We Have Made Mistakes...

In his love and mercy the Lord redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. Isaiah 63:9

You were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25

REFLECTION:
For several days, the themes of the daily readings have pointed me toward humility. Today's passages are no different, reminding us that like sheep who get lost 6 inches at a time as they search out new grass, we wander. But we are sought out, carried, and welcomed home.

Today, I am going to let the words of a song I heard yesterday be our devotion. This song is by a group named "The Oh Hellos." The song is simply titled "I Have Made Mistakes."

Here is the YouTube link to listen to the song, and I'll post the lyrics below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czFgKa7YcIQ

As you listen and read along, be comforted by the fact that you are loved and valued beyond every mistake. Indeed, with God nothing is a waste. Period.

LYRICS:
I have made mistakes, I continue to make them
The promises I've made, I continue to break them
And all the doubts I've faced, I continue to face them
But nothing is a waste if you learn from it

And the sun, it does not cause us to grow
It is the rain that will strengthen your soul
And it will make you whole

We have lived in fear, and our fear has betrayed us
But we will overcome the apathy that has made us
Because we are not alone in the dark with our demons
And we have made mistakes
But we've learned from them

And the sun, it does not cause us to grow
It is the rain that will strengthen your soul
And it will make you whole

And oh my heart, how can I face you now?
When we both know how badly I have let you down
And I am afraid of all that I've built
Fading away