Psalm 130:3-5 (NIV) 3If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? 4But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. 5I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
It has been challenging, but gradually in this retirement season of life, I am beginning to embrace the whole less is more concept. Less objects in the room creates more space. Less items on the calendar creates more time to enjoy family and friends. Less time spent dredging up old hurts, past mistakes, and memories of things we could not have changed anyway creates more peace of mind. You get the idea.
Meanwhile, how blessed we are that our loving Heavenly Father has no interest in our past flaws and failures. When we seek his forgiveness, the LORD clears away the past to provide a new life in Christ. He does not keep a record of our sins; He clears our record. He has given us his word, and in his word we place our hope.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
When I think of my own record of flaws, failures, and sins; I am humbled that you offer forgiveness and do not hold my record against me. With You, there is forgiveness. With You, there is hope.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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