Grace is God’s mercy. He has mercy on us and forgives us of our sins whenever we confess our sins to Him.
It occurred to me today that there are people in this world who don’t know, let alone believe, that sin kills. That their sin, if it remains unconfessed and not given to God to deal with, will kill them and sentence them to eternal torment in Hell.
For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Your sight – that You may be found just when You speak, and blameless when You judge.
BOOK OF PSALMS 51:3-4 NKJV
The sin-friendly modern lifestyle
There are people alive today who don’t know, or who deny, that actions have consequences, especially immoral acts, sin, and some who say that morality is archaic, doesn’t fit in this modern life.
They brush things off as lifestyle choices, a basic human right. It doesn’t matter who you’re hurting or offending as long as you live your life the way you want.
Meanwhile, in the shadows, their unconfessed sin fester and poisons every area of their lives. Drags them deeper into the abyss until it becomes part of their identity and they can’t see their way out.
Some fight to the death to keep their sin identity valid and relevant. They will go to war defending their ideology. They will massacre their own people, and anyone who doesn’t believe what they do.
We all need God’s Grace
I’m studying Psalm 51 this year, and the subject of sin, sinning, it’s consequences and repentance are clearly shown there in the words of King David.
What you need to know is that no matter how bad you think your sin is, or how numerous, God will forgive you if you confess your sins to Him, and you turn away from them in repentance. That you, by setting your will according to the Holy Spirit’s direction, willfully turn away from that sin practice, and turn towards Jesus Christ and receive Him as your Lord and Saviour.
Confession is critical here. You must tell God what happened, what you did, where, and so on. It’s okay to be ashamed or embarrassed, God knows, He has seen it all, and nothing surprises Him.
Ecclesiastes writes that “there’s nothing new under the sun”. Every sin we’ve ever committed has been committed by different people in different places and times.
Do not ever let anyone make you feel less than, or keep you in shame and humiliation because of your sin.
God extends His mercy to each of us, and we must extend that same mercy to others.
Accept God’s Grace
God in His mercy extends His grace toward us, it’s up to us to accept it.
Why wouldn’t you want His grace, when you can be assured that you’re in right standing with Him?
If you’re stuck finding the right words, use King David’s words from Psalm 51, to help you through.
Prayer
“Father God, You are Holy and worthy to be praised! Thank You, for your love, mercy and grace! In Jesus’ name, I pray this. Amen!”
Writing prompts
Gather your materials: Your Bible, either a physical copy or a digital one; your journal, diary or notebook; favourite pens, highlighters, etc.
Read through Psalm 51 again, pray, and write down what the Holy Spirit shows you about what you’ve read. Also write down your prayer to God.
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