Psalm Thirty - Two

"Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"-- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah "
-----Psalms 32:5 (NIV)

Acknowledging our sin is important. But being totally honest is vital in eliminating the barriers sin creates in our lives. By not covering up his iniquity, David shows God that what is going on inside is more important than outward appearances. We can learn an important lesson from this.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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Micah Seven

"Work miracles for us, Lord, as you did in the days when you brought us out of Egypt."
Micah 7:15 (TEV)

We seem to believe that miracles are not possible in this day and age. I contend that maybe we don't see them as often as scripture makes it appear is because we don't eagerly await them enough. God has split seas, defeated armies single handily and raised people from the dead. I think we have become so self functioning that we don't have the reliance for miracles that only God can perform.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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Micah Five

As the chapter starts about the coming King, I am reminded of just how fortunate we are and how much God loves us. Because our sin created a chasm that was unjumpable, God chose to give us another chance by sending His Son. It is easy (at least for me) to allow each day go by not recognizing what Jesus has done for me. I can get lost in the busyness, the laziness, and the activeness of my day.

All the while forgetting:

"Jesus paid it all. All to Him I owe.
My sin had left a crimson stain.
He washed it white as snow."

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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