Psalm 32:1-5  [NIV] |  Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Blessed is a powerful word describing God’s goodness as He pours out His abundant grace and mercy upon us. Blessed are those whose sins have been forgive – abundantly blessed. Blessed are those whose sins are covered – abundantly blessed. God covers us with the blood of Jesus and forgives all our wrongdoings against Him and our neighbor. We are blessed beyond all understanding. God says to us, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). God wants us to be free from the burden our sin.

Like the Psalmist, we feel the heavy weight of sin. The crushing blow of sin rips through our body as though we are wasting away. We groan and complain how the consequences of sin can be too great to bear. Are we afraid to speak to God the truth within our lives? We struggle to be real with God, holding on to our sin we want to believe that God does not know. When we hold on to the guilt and pain associated with sin, our hearts are heavy, and our strength is weak. We need to head to the cross of Christ.

God gives us an open invitation to be truthful and to unload our burdens, the action of our sin, upon Him. “8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:8-9). In Baptism God claims us to be His own and gives us the gift of faith to believe in the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection. What could be any freeing than to know our God invites us to be honest and real about our deepest secrets? We are blessed! It is time, as God’s children, to confess and receive His blessing.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the unconditional love you have with us. Lead us to the cross of Christ where we are blessed to share with you our sins. Help us experience you rest knowing we are Your forgiven children. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

Action Plan:
Take a moment and be real with God. Confess your sins to God and allow Him to bless you with the gift of forgiveness and give you His peace.

Pastor Rod Lindemann
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