"What joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away and I groaned all day long. Day and night Your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated away like water in summer heat.
Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, I will confess my rebellion to the Lord." And You forgave me! All my guilt is gone. "
These are the words of King David, once again proving the amazing and uncondional love that God has for us. Notice the verse about his body wasting away and groaning all the time? Sounds like some major depression there! Makes me wonder about all the people in the world that carry the load of guilt, sin, and condemnation on their shoulders everyday. Instead, we could be leading them to the loving Savior that died for them...
The warning that God gives to us is this: "Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." vs 9.
The promise He gives us is this: Unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord." vs.10
So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey Him! Shout for joy , all you whose hearts are pure! vs.11
What if you don't feel like claiming vs.10? Pray. Talk to God about it and ask Him what is wrong. He's waiting...I promise you, He will show you.
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