Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you. Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! (Psalm 32:1-11 ESV)
Are your transgressions forgiven? Is your sin covered?
We are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God. There is a cute story I have heard many times about sin…
A man prayed to the Lord, “Lord it has been a good day so far. I have not called anyone a name, or thought bad thoughts about any one or anything. I have been completely focused on you. But Lord I’m about to get out of bed now so if you could give me the strength to continue this way.”
We all fall short, but the blessed person is the one who confesses their transgressions to the Lord, and confess their sins. Then the Lord forgives them, and brings them into the place where he blesses can be.
So do not beat yourself up because of your sin, confess it, and be one of the blessed.
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