We do not wake each morning with the intention of doing harm to our family, friends, acquaintances or God, but we sometimes make hurtful comments or unintentionally do things that make others feel badly. We keep trying to do better the next day, but then we repeat our same mistakes. Psalm 130 reminds us that God is a forgiving God and that no matter how many times we fall short of his expectations (or our own expectations of our selves), he is always there to pick us up, brush us off and help us try again “… for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.” (V. 7) This promise does not exempt us from continually working to improve ourselves; however, it reminds us that even with our best efforts, we will fall short but we can count on God’s love and forgiveness. Very reassuring!!!
Prayer: Dear Lord, Give us strength to live according to your will and the reassurance of your love and forgiveness when we fall short. Amen
--Jan Sullivan
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