Bethany Lutheran Church

Faith, in a world full of shadows, is a practice of letting go and choosing to believe. Faith reminds us that we need a Savior and that because of him we’re worthy of being saved. Advent is an act of faith. Trusting that Jesus comes and he delivers us out of the shadows.Psalm 32:1-7 (ESV)Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,    whose sin is covered.Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,    and in whose spirit there is no deceit.For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away    through my groaning all day long.For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;    my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. SelahI acknowledged my sin to you,    and I did not cover my iniquity;I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”    and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. SelahTherefore let everyone who is godly    offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found;surely in the rush of great waters,    they shall not reach him.You are a hiding place for me;    you preserv