By now, I'm thinking that confession is a good thing.Repentance is a very good thing.
Living a life that is honest to God about our sinful actions, thoughts, words, and intentions... opens us up to great blessing.
How can God show His goodness and love unless I ask Him for help with my darkness and selfish ways?
"Blessed is the man whose sins are forgiven, whose transgressions are covered" (Psalm 32:1)
If you try to ignore or hide your sins, be ready for the weight of guilt, shame, regrets, brokenness, and yes - even more sins. King David committed adultery, then murder, and lied repeatedly to "protect" his secret.
But if you turn around, face God, talk openly about your sins, express your desire to change... God calls you blessed. God protects you. God lets you see another layer of His unfailing love. In the end of this song, look at the result... your heart is glad, celebrating, singing with joy...
At least David acknowledges that repentance is valuable. Even though it took him a while, and his guilt made him feel sick - "groaning all day long" - once he finally acknowledged His sin to God (32:5), God took away the sin...
God forgives it. God takes it away. God covers it up. On a regular basis. We all need that.
Dear God, thank you for these realities about your love for us. Thank you for responding with unfailing love rather than merciless judgment. Thanks for giving me second chance after second chance. Thanks for restoring joy to my life and my prayers on a regular basis.
Repentance is hard, but help me see that it's ALWAYS the right thing to do. You ALWAYS hear and come to help - You ALWAYS remove the burden and the guilt. I love you and I need you.
Thank you for not counting my sins against me... Thank you for forgiving the guilt of my sin!!
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