JUNE 27

Psalm 38:18

SORRY FOR MY SINS

Some of you probably know by now that "iniquity" is sin. All of us are guilty of iniquity. We are often selfish and do not care whether our parents, siblings or friends are hurt by our selfish demands. We are only interested in play and do not care enough for those who are sick or lonely. We are greedy and fight with our brothers and sisters over food, clothes and toys. Are you sorry for your sins?

The psalmist here says he is ready to declare and admit his sins. Such open confession is good for the soul. When the Word of God tells us that it is wrong to be selfish, greedy and lazy, we should quickly go to God to confess, ask for forgiveness and cleansing from God.

If we don’t, we will become dirty spiritually. God will not hear our prayers if we hide sin in our hearts. How do we know this? Psalm 66:18 says, "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]".

God will hear and forgive you if you come to Him with a penitent heart. He will hear and forgive you if you don’t want to sin anymore.

We should be sorry for our sins even though nobody knows it because:
1. __________ knows.
2. Sin hinders __________ with God and He will not answer it.
3. Sin breaks our friendship and __________ with others.

Unscramble these helping words:  raprey  shifplowel  ogd

       SIN

Thought: God, who is holy, hates sin.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please search me my heart. If there be any wickedness in me. Please show it to me so that I can confess and seek forgiveness. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.