Day Thirteen: That our sons might be cleansed by God
Psalm 51:2 – Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! (ESV)
Martin Luther famously said, “Jesus…called for the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” Certainly, there is more to our Christian walk than repentance. But truly, “the sacrifices of God are a broken and a contrite heart” (Psalm 51:17). A constant attitude of humble repentance before God is foundational to being filled with the knowledge and understanding of God. Confession is indeed good for our souls. In a world that seeks to sterilize itself by wishing all morality away, we embrace the morality that flows from the very character of God. Simultaneously, we embrace and revel in the forgiveness that flows from our God and is made possible because of our matchless Christ. Pray today that our sons will run to Christ and find in Him the forgiveness and cleansing we all so desperately need.
Dear Father, I praise You for Jesus. I praise You for His perfection – His righteousness. I praise You that in spite of our failures, You are a God of grace. Truly, where our sin abounds Your grace abounds yet more and more. I thank You for Your grace. I praise You for Your steadfast love. I praise You that You love our sons more than we do. Give them hearts of humble repentance. Make them to always know the joy of salvation. May they be trophies of Your matchless grace. This we pray for Your glory and their good. Amen.
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Mark Mincy: Husband to the beautiful Tricia, and father to Justin, Jake, Jenna, and Jarynne. Privileged to shepherd the congregation of Waterville Baptist Church.
