LOVE COVERS SIN
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.
When was the last time you did or said something that hurt someone? When we realize that our actions or words have hurt or have done damage to another person, what we want the most is forgiveness from them. We hope for their forgiveness.
“For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.” (Psalms 86:5)
How awesome it is when our sins, mistakes, character flaws, and lapses in judgment are responded to with kindness rather than judgment. It is wonderful when love covers sin.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
God’s love for us paves the path for forgiveness. One of the awesome things about God is His capacity and commitment to forgive us. In those moments when we have completely messed up or sinned miserably, feeling shame and guilt, and when we are disappointed in ourselves, God’s love remains open to us. Remember, we are only a prayer away from forgiveness!
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
What a truth, and what a promise! This is a Bible verse that brings us hope and comfort every day. When we realize that we have missed the mark with God, disappointing Him, ourselves, and others through our sins, we lean on the assurance of God’s forgiveness.
God will freely give it to us. All we have to do is ask and show God how much we appreciate His forgiveness of our sins by being quick to forgive others.
Have you messed up recently? Go to God right now and ask for His forgiveness.
Heavenly Father, may I always be quick to hear and quick to forgive. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. It is You working in me that shows what true love and forgiveness is all about. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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God Will Freely Give Forgiveness To Us. All We Have To Do Is Ask And Show God How Much We Appreciate His Forgiveness Of Our Sins By Being Quick To Forgive Others.
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