All my longings lie open before you, LORD; my sighing is not hidden from you. Psalms 38:9
Falling short of our personal standard and certainly God’s standard of Holiness is devastating. There is a grief process as we find the way once again to forgiveness and spiritual health.
David petitions God. Recognizing the punishment he is due, he pleads for mercy, confesses his sins and humbly begs God’s presence in his life once more.
Because all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, we have much in common with Israel’s King, David. Nothing goes well when our relationship with God is broken. He cannot work in our lives without the sacrifice of our obedience manifested in trust and faith.
The God that wove us together knows the longings of our heart. When we are broken and paralyzed with fear and sorrow for the place our sin has brought us, He hears, sees and answers our pleas and repentance with steadfast love, peace and strength to live again.
Happy Friday,
Gretchen