--THE TRIUMPH OF FORGIVENESS~~

--"Blessed is the one whose transgressions
are forgiven, whose sins are covered." --[PSALM 32:1]

---MACK, having struggled with drug abuse and sexual sin, was desperate. Relationships he valued were in disarray, and his conscience was beating him up. In his misery, he found himself unannounced at a church asking to speak with a pastor. There he found relief in sharing his complicated story and in hearing about God's mercy and forgiveness.

Psalm 32 is believed to have been composed by David after his sexual sin. He compounded his wrongdoing by devising a sinister strategy that resulted in the death of a woman's husband (see 2 Samuel 11:12). While these ugly incidents were behind him, the effects of his actions remained. Psalm 32:3-4 describes the deep struggles he experienced before he acknowledged the ugliness of his deeds; the gnawing effects of unconfessed sin were undeniable. What brought relief? Relief began with confession to God and accepting the forgiveness He offers (v.5).

What a great place for us to stare--at the place of God's mercy--when we say or do things that cause hurt and harm to ourselves and others. The guilt of our sin need not be permanent. There's One whose arms are open wide to receive us when we acknowledge our wrongs and seek His forgiveness. We can join the chorus of those who sing, "Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, who sins are covered" )v.1).

--"Father G-D, forgive me for the times when temptation has won in my life. Help me always to run to You for forgiveness and to seek the forgiveness of others when needed. I praise You and bless You, Jehovah Yahweh ~YHWH~"

--ODB/AJ~
[Friend, no matter what sin you have committed, Jesus will forgive you. Run to Him. "If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." --[1 John 1:9] --
--"The God Who Stays"// (lyric video/ Matthew West)<https://youtu.be/flJF1fMvz5Y>
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