Today marks March 1st, and since it’s Sunday, we’re looking at the idea of lamenting our sin.

Lament isn’t what I’d call fun. For most of us, we’re not fasting today so we can enjoy the break. I, on the other hand, will be fasting today. The reason why, is a I had a hockey game yesterday before the normal breaking time and I was concerned about getting sick and not playing well, so I ate yesterday instead. I have a game today too, but it starts after sunset so I can fast to make sure I don’t just miss a whole day. I guess that’s the perk of fasting the way we want to in this season.

For those of us who are celebrating the Lord’s Day by breaking their fast, it can be a bit of a bummer to talk about lament. Lamenting is a hard process. To look at who we are and what we’ve done and make an emotional connection can be painful, and sometimes it can be hard to come out of that.

For me, this fast has reminded me of my sin. How often do I want to just grab something delicious to satiate a temporary craving? Worse than that, why don’t I always crave God that way? Why can I not read the bible for a day and not even notice? Why can I go a day without prayer and still feel human? Honestly, it’s because I’m often too much about myself and I can take God’s work for granted.

My prayer in this is to not only be hung up by my shortcomings, but to realize how much good God has to offer. I hope God makes Himself obvious to you all as well.

In Christ,

PD