Theme of the Day: Real Repentance Looks Different
It might be expected for someone to look sorry when they are caught doing something wrong. You might even see tears and hear words of apology. But you might not be surprised if the shock of being caught wears off and so does the intensity of the repentance.
Real repentance looks different. God doesn’t want us to simply go through religious motions like some sort of show. God’s desire is that our repentance would demonstrate sincere sorry over sin. It might be unexpected, but God wants us to see the grace and forgiveness he has shown us in Christ, and in response, to love him back deeply and sincerely.
Matthew 21:23-32
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Philippians 2:1-11
Psalm 25A
588 – Come, O Come, Life-Giving Spirit
547 – At the Name of Jesus
657 – Baptismal Waters Cover Me
651 – In Hopelessness and Near Despair
927 – Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
Prayer of the Day: Mercifully grant, O God, that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, for without your help we are unable to please you; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you will not despise. Alleluia.