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Do you remember learning about “if, then” statements in school? “If” one thing happens, “then” another thing will happen. “If I drink 3 Mountain Dews at lunch, then I will be way too hyped for Chemistry class after lunch,” is an example. The most comforting thing today’s verse speaks to is the assurance that we will be forgiven if we confess our sins. We know that if we do one thing, then another thing will follow, and that other thing is a kind promise from God. Knowing what is on the other side of confession makes approaching God a little less intimidating, right? It’s not a permission slip to take advantage of God’s kindness, but rather a glimpse of God's compassion for us.

Pay attention to any “if, then” moments you experience today. Maybe it’s a moment of doing something that isn’t what God says is best, but then you decide to talk to God about whatever happened. Let a moment like that bring you back to the promise in today’s verse.