JUDGES 10:15 (MSG)
The People of Israel said to GOD: “We’ve sinned. Do to us whatever you think best, but please, get us out of this!”
LUKE 18:13 (MSG)
“Meanwhile the tax man, slumped in the shadows, his face in his hands, not daring to look up, said, ‘God, give mercy. Forgive me, a sinner.’”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The first step toward a solution is to humbly acknowledge our sinfulness.
DAILY FODDER
Why is it so hard to confess our sins?
PRAYER
Merciful God, thank you for receiving even the most sinful of people into your presence. I confess that I have difficulty acknowledging my sins even though I know that you are merciful. Free me from all my anxieties about this issue. I'm going to keep it simple and matter of fact because I know that your forgiveness is fact. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
