Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Psalm 51:1-14
by: Andrea Pozo.
Before we go to the Lord to ask for His forgiveness, do we understand what sin caused in our relationship with Him? David got to the core of the matter: his relationship with the Lord needed restoration. He asked the Lord for several things in his cry for forgiveness: to be cleansed, to have his heart and spirit renewed to godliness, and most importantly, to not be cast away from the presence of the Lord. This beautiful psalm is a reminder of everything that we can lose because of sin, yet it is also a comfort amid the pain we feel after sin. It reminds us of everything God can do in our lives. He can completely cleanse us and restore us—not because we deserve it, but because of His grace, compassion, and faithfulness.
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