Scripture: Psalms 130: 1-5
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Scripture Commentary: If God kept a record of our sins, it would become a wall between us and Him
When we ask God to forgive us our sins and when we live the life that Jesus Christ has told us to live, the record of our transgressions is gone. If God kept a record of our sins, it would become a wall between us and Him. God doesn’t keep the record when He forgives us. He forgives completely, tearing down everything standing between us and Him.
We can feel helplessly lost because of our sins, but we shouldn’t let that despair isolate or distance us from God. This is precisely when we need God the most. Despair over sin can lead to self-pity, making us think more about ourselves than about our God. Instead, we must confess our transgressions and let God’s mercy, forgiveness and redemption work through us.
The lines of communication between us and God are completely open
We can talk to God about anything. There’s nothing between us and Him. When we pray, we must remember that God is holding nothing against us.
Turn to the only One who can truly help.
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Psalms 130