Scripture Reading
Mark 1:3-4
"A voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Reflection
John was not the light, but he bore witness to the light. His role was to point, not to be the destination. In an age that craves the spotlight, John's ministry is a quiet rebuke and an invitation: the greatest thing we can do is make room for someone greater. To point, to prepare, to decrease so that he might increase.
Prayer for Today
Oh Lord Jesus, I thank you for your infinite love and mercy upon my life. I thank you for counting me worthy of your kindness. You have shown me love and compassion despite all my wrongdoings and misgivings.
I am grateful to you lord because you have never condemned me for any of my transgressions. Oh Heavenly Father, a repentant heart is all that you require from us. A true and sincere confession is all it takes to come back to your wonderful graces and become anew.
I kneel before you today, in all honesty, to say: I am sorry. Please forgive me, Lord.
I am grateful to you lord because you have never condemned me for any of my transgressions. Oh Heavenly Father, a repentant heart is all that you require from us. A true and sincere confession is all it takes to come back to your wonderful graces and become anew.
I kneel before you today, in all honesty, to say: I am sorry. Please forgive me, Lord.
Amen.