Scripture: Psalm 41:4
As for me, I said, “O Lord, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
Thought for the Day: I always liked the humorous story about the four ministers who would get together on occasion.
During one of their conversations, one of the ministers suggested that they confess their sins to one another. “Our people always pour out their hearts to us, confessing all their sinful deeds. Let’s do the same, for confession is good for the soul.” After they all agreed, one of the ministers confessed he would tell his secretary that he was making hospital calls when in fact he was going to the movies. The second one confessed to enjoying a good cigar. The third minister confessed to playing cards while drinking good whisky. When it came to the fourth minister, he tentatively confessed his love of gossip. And with those words, the fourth minister excused himself for he had some excellent material to share with others.
Trust is central to confession. You and I will be cautious when it comes to naming our sins if we believe they will be used against us. God already knows what we’ve done, yet God desires for us to acknowledge our sin as part of the process by which we accept the forgiveness offered and seek genuine change.
Prayer: I trust you, Gracious God, for you desire to see my sins as far from me as the east is from the west. Amen.
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