Ash Wednesday
The Collect: “Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”
After committing his grievous sin with Bathsheba, David prays to the Lord to create a new and contrite heart within him. Like David, we all fall short of the glory of God, we all sin, and we all need the Lord to soften our hearts, to make them new and holy before him. How will you use the 40 days of Lent to allow the Lord to do this work in your heart?