Sunday, February 8, 2015
When We Fail
Growing up I can remember many times I disappointed my parents, not quite doing everything the way they wanted me to do it. It was not that I necessarily did anything wrong, although there were those times as well. It could be as simple as not performing as well on a test as they thought I should. But in all cases, my father in particular would express his disappointment with my performance. I was frequently in a state of wanting to do better but feeling that I could not do better. Over the years I have heard variations of this same story from many. But as believers we have good news. Our heavenly Father does not deal with us in this way. When we seek forgiveness, He grants it and then the sin is gone. Yes, there may be earthly consequences, but our Father does not hold these sins against us. Scriptures tell us that He is full of mercy and removes our sin from us.
Psalms 103:10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
Yahuah (Lord) removes our sin as far as the east from the west. He gives us great mercy. When we repent, turning our hearts to Him again, we can receive this forgiveness. If we will allow ourselves to receive this in our hearts, we can rejoice as David did here.
Psalms 103:20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.
Today, if your heart is troubled because of past hurts, or maybe you have stumbled in Your walk, turn to our God and Father Yahuah (Lord). Ask for healing for the hurts, and forgiveness for the sin. Heal will lift you up.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You as the Most High. You alone are worthy of our praise. We praise Your holy name, Yahuah (Lord) above all names. Let Your kingdom reign. Send us Your overwhelming abundant provision today. Forgive us our sins. Heal up our broken hearts. Deliver us from the evil of this world. Defend Your people now. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.