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“When the thought of God doesn’t remind a man of his sin but of how much he was forgiven — then the man rests in the forgiveness of his sins.” Soren Kierkegaard.
“…to think on God is to immerse oneself in
thoughts of forgiveness rather than failure.” Living and Praying in Jesus’
Name by Dick Eastman & Jack Hayford.
These two quotes from my Bible study on the Psalms
counter the late-night accusations the Great Accuser loves to throw at me and
send the criminal packing with all that needless baggage.
“…as far as
the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from
us.” Psalm 103:12.
Rather than face the day with dread, already
burdened with a list of past failures, I can rejoice knowing God sees goodness
where I see failure. Even if I fail, he’s ready to love, forgive, guide, and
give strength — if I ask and listen for his response. I can’t count the times
he’s done that. Shouldn’t I face the day with hope — and even joy?
“This is the day the Lord has
made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.” [Resting in His mercy.] Psalm 118:24.
Amen!
What wonderful quotes from Kierkegaard and Eastman/Hayford. I like to quote Ps 103:12 when I'm feeling guilty about past sins that I've already confessed to God. I think the enemy doesn't want us to leave our sins at the foot of the cross. I think the enemy wants us to pick up our sins and take them with us even after confessing.
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