After talking about Judas yesterday, we were reminded that we all need forgiveness. We talked again about what we have learned about ashes. They remind us of sorrow and sin. We stared by thinking quietly of anything we wanted to ask God for forgiveness.

Then we read Isaiah 61:1-3

 ¹ The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
   because the LORD has anointed me
   to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
   to proclaim freedom for the captives
   and release from darkness for the prisoners,^[a]
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
   and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
 ³ and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
   instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
   instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
   instead of a spirit of despair.

What does this verse mean to you?

We concluded that because of Jesus, we are covered with the oil of joy...not actually. The forgiveness he gives fills us with joy.

We prayed together for people we know who are sad, asking God to show them his joy, even in hard times.
Who can you pray for today?