“I Will Confess My Transgressions To The LORD”
Blessed is the one
whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one
whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no
deceit.
When I kept silent,
my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your
hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
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.
Therefore let all the
faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty
waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from
trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct you
and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye
on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but
must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. Many are the
woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.
Rejoice in the LORD
and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!
Psalm 32:1-11
The
pain of discipline can lessen the pain of regret. Discipline is tough, whether
in athletics, our daily lives with our workers, families, and friends, or with
our Lord.
It
can be painful to look back at all the dumb decisions we made, without ever
asking for guidance. Lessen the pain, accept the discipline, go
to our Lord in prayer.
Make
your choices today so you won’t regret them tomorrow. Be wise and God-honoring.
Present choices determine future rewards.
Our Daily Bread –