Into the Wilderness

We have begun the Season of Lent and in our Gospel from Matthew 4:1-11, we witness Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. As we accompany Jesus over these days of our Lenten Observance, grateful for what he endured for our sake, we know that Jesus journey's with us. He understands us completely, because he himself has been there.

This weekend I have been in Nelson performing my music for and with the Faith and Light Community. People with intellectual disabilities certainly have their challenges along with their families but they bring a joy and honesty to their lives and the lives of others around them. We all have disabilities of one kind or another, known and unknown, which can weigh heavily upon us. As we enter into another Season of Lent may we turn towards Jesus openly and honestly and in joy knowing that we are 'Loved Sinners'.

Loved Sinners track 9 Holy Land

 We gather here loved sinners
 Lay our burdens down
 Although we are unworthy
 Kiss the holy ground
 Loved beyond all telling
 This we can confess
 And hear him gently calling
 Come to me and rest
 

Life and mercy, Lord
 Lead us to your door
 Grace us with the will
 to sin no more
 We bow our heads in prayer
 And humbly kneeling here
 Give thanks to you
 Loved sinners
 
 His mercy, friends, his mercy
 Feel it in your bones
 When anger takes possession
 Throw away the stones
 When guilt and fear consume you
 Telling you such lies
 Just seek the one who heals you
 Look into his eyes.
 
 Life and mercy, Lord……
 
 For yes, we are loved sinners
 See the wounds he bore
 Let nothing false deceive us.
 His life and peace restore
 For sinners loved so deeply
 This we can proclaim
 Accept his love completely
 And never be the same.

Blessings on your week as we continue to keep all those affected by the floods in prayer.