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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