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Been Forgiven?

Been Forgiven?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who have sinned and been forgiven. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In Psalm 106 there is a long recitation of how the descendants of Abraham sinned against God. It includes reference to the golden calf, how the people intermarried with the people of Canaan, and worshipped idols.

Psalm 106:47-48 (ESV) ends with an appeal to Almighty God. In effect, it is a renunciation of the past sins. It has the effect of drawing people closer to the Lord.

“Save us, O Lord our God,
and gather us from among the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name
and glory in your praise.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting!
And let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the Lord!”

Have you sinned but hesitated to confess? It is not too late to turn away from evil. Perhaps, in contrast, you have already confessed, and God has forgiven you. Stop. If you need to confess, take action now. Join with those who have been forgiven. Rejoice and praise the Lord!

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The Effects of Sin?

The Effects of Sin?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know they have sinned and  encounter God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The notes in the English Standard Version say Psalm 38 is often called a “penitential” psalm. It was written by David, who lays his troubles before the Lord.

Hear the psalmist’s cry in Psalm 38:1-3 (ESV):

“O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,
nor discipline me in your wrath!
For your arrows have sunk into me,
and your hand has come down on me.

There is no soundness in my flesh
because of your indignation;
there is no health in my bones
because of my sin.”

God hears our prayers.

Remember what 1 John 1:9 (ESV) says,
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Come before God humbly with whatever is on your mind.

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Day of Judgment?

Day of Judgment?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God forgives transgressions. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Will you be ready for Judgment Day?

Believers and followers of Jesus have nothing to fear. Jesus paid the price for sin when he died on the cross. He rose again to sit at God’s right hand to judge the living and the dead. God sees everyone.

David, the psalmist, in Psalm 32:1-2 writers about transgressions and forgiveness.

“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.”

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Sins Forgiven Just Like That?

Sins Forgiven Just Like That?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who confess their sins knowing God is faithful to forgive sins and cleanse from all unrighteousness. In Jesus’ name, amen.

It has been said, “Confession is good for the soul.”

Romans 3:23 (ESV) says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

The response in 1 John 1:9 (ESV) gives hope to the hopeless: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Sins forgiven? Amazing! Heartfelt confession is a small price to pay for having sins wiped clean. Confess now.

Be set free!

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