When You Sin... Again

March 22, 2023

What do you do when you sin? You go to God. You confess. You don’t

hide. You let go of your pride and you say, “God, here I am again.” 

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble

themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal

their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) 

God responds to humility.

Many people hesitate to admit their sins because they think they’re

going to get punished. But God already knows about all your sin! He

knows every mistake you’ve made in your entire life. He just wants you

to confess them. He wants you to show humility.

When you humbly confess your sin, God is quick to forgive. He gives grace to the humble.

Daniel said, “We have sinned and done wrong,” but he didn’t just stop there: “We

have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your

commands and laws. We have not listened to your servants . . . Lord, you

are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame” (Daniel 9:5-7 NIV). 

Knowing that the Israelites didn’t deserve God’s blessing, Daniel

threw himself on the grace of God. When you humbly confess your sin to

God, you are surrendering your will to his. You are acknowledging your

weakness and asking for God’s mercy. When you come to him in humility,

God’s answer is always grace.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble

themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,

then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal

their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV).

If you haven’t already done this today, how can you make time to talk

to God and confess your sins to him? He loves you, and he is faithful

to forgive.