“Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:1-2)
I want to think that my sins are not so bad. Yet in Your sight, anything less that the perfection You created is pure iniquity. You declare the Way for those who would turn to You that You would blot out transgression and wash thoroughly all who come through grace into salvation. The invitation is made by grace and You have declared Your intent for all to hear.
God, You are gracious and Your ways are so far above our ways that who can understand them. Yet, it is not for destruction that we have been created, but in love and mercy, You pave the way for those who will follow Your provision. Guide my heart to learn and listen to the way You have established and then help me to follow. You have given the words of eternal life for any who would hear.
Lord Jesus, in You is the hope of the ages. In spite of all the sin in the world, for which the world is already judged, You have come to offer grace and salvation. Lead me in the way You have established that I may go the way of Your leading. Help me look to You for all that is needed that I may walk with You. Guide me by Your Spirit to learn and live according to the Father’s will. Amen.
