1 John 1:9 (NKJV) 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Have any of us sinned? Are we in need of forgiveness?
No matter who we are, the answer to both of these questions is a resounding YES!
Each and every one of us sins from time to time. Each and every one of us is in need of forgiveness.
Romans 3:23 (NKJV) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
So what do we do? Do we wallow in self pity? Do we give up on pleasing God and just immerse ourselves in more sin, figuring that it’s not even worth trying any longer, just because we made some poor choices?
Absolutely not!
Here’s what we do. We go to God. We confess our sin. We repent (turn from our sinful ways) and we ask Him to forgive us. And then we move on!
And do you know what happens when we do that? He forgives us! Plain and simple. No hoops to jump through. No rituals needed. No penance to pay. Yes, it’s that simple.
It is good to be remorseful when we sin. It shows that we are truly sorry for what we have done. But there is no purpose and no fruit in wallowing in it and letting it defeat us.
So if you have sinned, go to Him. Do what you need to do to get right with God. And then leave it at the foot of the cross.
And that’s where it will stay. For eternity.
Psalm 103:11-12 (NKJV) 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; 12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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