Songs of the Soul: A Lent DevotionalSample

Have you ever been burdened with unforgiveness towards your loved ones? Don’t we make mistakes and hurt one another? To forgive is a decision and extending forgiveness is a journey, and it may take time. But as we seek to forgive others as God has Forgiven us, we will experience the freedom, healing, and peace that come from embracing a heart of forgiveness.

David reveals to us the immense blessing that comes from experiencing God’s Forgiveness. He speaks of the relief and joy that floods the heart of the one whose sins are covered. The life-changing power of confession and the freedom found in being reconciled with God are beautifully described. The blessedness resulted in God’s Abundant Love and Mercy that accompanies Forgiveness.

I see this as an invitation for us to embrace the blessings found in confession and forgiveness. A blessedness not dependent on any of our efforts but a result of God's Abundant Love and Mercy. It encourages me to examine my heart honestly regularly and acknowledge my shortcomings before God. His Forgiveness taught me the power of extending Grace to others. I learned to forgive myself and extend forgiveness to those who had wronged me. These brought healing to broken relationships and allowed me to move forward with compassion and love. His Forgiveness was not based on my worthiness or good deeds but on His Boundless Grace.

Isn’t it enlightening to experience God’s Overwhelming Peace reigning over us? We are reminded of His Unconditional Love and Grace despite knowing our tendencies.

May we allow His Help to humble us and confess our sins – believing that His Forgiveness is beyond our comprehension. He is eager to reconcile us with Him and renew our spirits that will lead our hearts to overflowing gratefulness at His Boundless Grace.

Cheryl Lui
Family Ministry

Prayer:
Father, thank You for Your Immeasurable Grace for me. Help me hear and follow Your Spirit to come to You honestly and vulnerably. I stand in awe of Your Mercy and Goodness. Teach me to love as You Love and to forgive as You Forgive. In Jesus' Name. Amen.