Psalm
51:4
Against
thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou
mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Sin
is not merely doing what is wrong, but doing what is wrong in the sight of the
Lord. God has offered us suggestions for living full and happy lives. Our being
disobedient to those suggestions doesn't hurt God, it hurts us. God is saddened
by out refusal to be obedient, but He is always willing to hear our petition
for forgiveness, and He will show us His mercy. When we sin, it is a private
matter between God and ourselves.
Take your sins before God, repent of each
one, and glory in the grace of God, by which we receive full pardon of all we
do wrong.
Prayer:
Forgive me, Lord. Make a new creation out of this old soul. Prepare me for the
Kingdom to come, each day of my life. Amen.
