Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Psalm 32:1-5
by: Victoria Shephard.
Forgiveness is an integral part of Christian theology, made possible through Jesus’ wonderful sacrifice. But how many Christians pray only “gimmee” prayers: “God gimmee this, and gimmee that”? In all their asking do they forget to ask for one very important thing–forgiveness? We all have sin. In the psalms David says, “There is no one who does good, not even one” (14:3). Prayer is more than just asking God to give us things we want. We should also ask for the forgiveness we need. We should begin by first confessing, second asking for forgiveness, and then requesting.