1st John 1:9. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
CONFESSION. Not just acknowledgement – far more is confession in deed- Repentance – the awareness that God is involved Forsaking – reminds me to truth I must take heed. Confession – words expressed that guilt may be absolved Humility – arrogance and self-justification gone Sorrow – sin is not just a light-hearted laugh Contrition – a sense there is an effect to what I’ve said or done Righteousness – a return to God’s brightly lighted path.
Faithful – God has never said what He doesn’t really mean Just – His unfailing righteousness never sin o’er looks Forgives – He paid the price that needed to cleanse every sin That forgiveness is based on the judgment Christ once took. Cleansing – this is a wonder that sin is not just swept aside Forgiven sin removed, as far as the east is from the west This could only be, because the sinless Savior died Accepted, forgiven, cleansed – in Christ I’m truly blest.
“I rejoice daily heavenly Father, in the acceptance I have in Christ. The problem of sin in my life brings the dark cloud of guilt over my soul, but the blessing of forgiveness brings the light back as the relief of confession takes place and forgiveness is assured. I am so grateful and thankful for this act of such grace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”