In this chapter I have been talking about the last couple of days called, “Coming Clean With God,” Mr Lucado turns us to a time in the life of the great King David when he was not acting so great. Not only did he sin, greatly, but he also remained unrepentant, sadly. The author says, “The man after God’s own heart allowed his own to calcify. He suppressed his wrongdoing and paid a steep price for doing so.” (p84) He goes on to tell us how King David’s continued refusal to confess affected him physically. (read Ps 32:3-4 & Ps 81:1-3, 81:5, 81:7) It affects every part of us also. Mr Lucado tells us, “Bury misbehavior and expect pain, period. Unconfessed sin is a knife blade lodged in the soul. You cannot escape the misery it creates.” (p85) The only way to be rid of it is to give it to God in an open, vulnerable and honest confession because, when we confess, He is faithful to forgive us. (1Jn 1:9)
We will suffer if we do not confess and get rid of our guilt caused by the sin. And even this pain is God’s Grace because He does not want anything to come between Him and us. God created us to be in fellowship with Him, so anything that stops that from happening, God hates. This is one of the reasons He hates sin, it interferes with our relationship. The root at why we do not confess, of course, is Pride. Once again, the only cure for this is Humility…and so God allows the pain to humble us to the point where we will be more than willing to confess. As I have been saying , Confession is good for the soul. And it is vital for our growing relationship with God too! You want the Abundant Life? Then confess daily and keep this wonderful Grace-filled relationship flowing and growing.
2023’s Got A Minute? Book Club
January: The First & Best Book Ever: The Bible
February: Love Is In the Air: “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” by Gary Chapman
March: Spring Growth: “Secrets of the Vine” by Bruce Wilkinson
April: Living the Resurrected Life: “The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life” by Dr Charles Stanley
May: My Spiritual Mom: “Making Good Habits Breaking Bad Habits” by Joyce Meyer
June: Spiritual Dad: “It’s Not About Me- Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy” by Max Lucado
July: Financial Freedom “Complete Guide to Money” by Dave Ramsey
August: Summer’s Soul Restorer “A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23” by W Phillip Keller
September: Covering Our Children: “Prayers for the Prodigals” by James Banks
October: Reformation of Our Hearts: “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine” by Max Lucado
<>< Peace, Diane
