Devotions For Lent – Day 30

Forgiven Is Forgiven

“By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before Him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and He knows everything.”             (1 John 3:19-20)

Read Psalm 19.

Believing God forgives me is one thing. Forgiving myself is often harder. You and I may not always feel forgiven, but God’s Word is our anchor behind the veil. God has the final word. It is a settled issue. It applies to past, present and future sin.

The details of what we have done and why we did it are irrelevant. Sin is sin. Paid is paid. Forgiven is forgiven. Go beyond your personal thinking or journaling today and consider writing a letter to someone you know who is struggling with guilt and shame. Let that person know that God is greater than feelings.

Prayer Starter:
Jesus, I know You forgive me. Help me to forgive myself for . . .