" KNOW SIN TOO GREAT FOR GOD TO FORGIVE "

We all recognize what sin is and when we Sin. If you're anything like me I feel guilty when I Sin. Now, what can we do to get rid of guilt? So that we're not pointing a finger at you and me right now, King David was guilty of terrible sins-adultery, murder, lying-and yet he experienced the joy of forgiveness. We too can have the joy when we (1) Quit denying our guilt and recognize that we have sinned, (2) Admit our guilt to God and ask for His forgiveness, and (3) let go of our guilt and believe that God has forgiven us. This can be difficult when a Sin has taken root and grown over many years, when it is very serious, or when it involves others. We must remember that Jesus is willing and able to forgive every Sin. In view of the tremendous price he paid on the cross, it is arrogant to think that any of our Sins are too great for him to cover. Even though our faith is weak, our conscience is sensitive,and our memory haunts us, God's Word declares that sins confessed are Sins forgiven (1 John 1:9). Ask God to point out your sins (Psalm 139:23-24) (23) " Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; (24) And see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the Everlasting Way." Now, I'm of the mind that we all as David asked God to search for sin and point it out, even to the level of testing his thoughts. This we might look at as exploratory surgery for sin. Take a moment and think, how are we to recognize Sin unless God points it out? Then, when God shows us, we can repent and be forgiven. Maybe we should make this verse your prayer. if you ask the Lord to search your heart and your thoughts and to reveal your sin, you will be continuing on God's " Everlasting Way." Until Next Time... Jim,