GOD RESTORES THE HUMBLE IN SPIRIT

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

There is nothing like a tough time to reveal what we’re made of. When trouble rears its ugly, scary head, either we trust the promises of God and respond with obedience, or we panic and react sinfully.

Too often we are guilty of the latter. Things fall apart, and we become sarcastic, possessive, moody, self-centered, bitter, envious or a hundred other unflattering things. Now the situation is really messy—not only are we facing trouble, but we’ve complicated the matter by pulling away from God. Our doubt and disobedience have alienated us from the One we need most.

The good news is that intimacy with God can be restored by simply acknowledging our wrong attitudes and actions. Confession means we agree with God about our wrong choices and about his perfect forgiveness.

If you’ve added to your troubles by responding wrongly, confession is the bridge back to God. 

GOD’S promise to me:

• I am faithful and righteous.

• I forgive and cleanse those who acknowledge their sins.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

God, I am often guilty of reacting wrongly in the midst of tough times. My faith is small. Help me to stay close to you so that I do not fall apart spiritually at the first sign of trouble. Amen.