S: v. 3 - Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.
O: This is definitely a psalm of praise! David points out how God provides, forgives, answers prayer, brings joy, brings rain... This serves as a reminder of all the awesome things that God does, sometimes daily. Even though we sometimes forget that we are supposed to live righteously, and we fall short daily, God is faithful to forgive us. Even when we are drowning in a seemingly limitless pit of sin and shame, He forgives it all. We just need to go directly to Him.
A: I think it's really easy to get caught up in the day to day. It's also really easy for me to forget that I am forgiven. My mind likes to take that one thing where I feel like I messed up, and play it over and over again. This causes anxiety, anger, disappointment in myself, and sometimes huge amounts of guilt. Yesterday something happened at work, and I didn't do anything blatantly wrong, but I left the office feeling like a co-worker might be upset with me for a misunderstanding. My brain just kept playing the scene on repeat...so I am choosing now to admit that though I may feel overwhelmed, I am forgiven. God judges my heart, and He knows where I stand. Even on those days when I get frustrated and my intentions aren't good, He still judges my heart, but with compassion and mercy through the forgiveness of the cross. And in this moment, I am remembering that I am insanely grateful.
P: God, guard my heart today, and remind me of your forgiveness. Let my day sing a praise to you for all the ways that you have continually provided for my family day after day. Thank you for meeting all of our needs. Thank you for forgiveness when I fall short of where I should be. God, you are my hope. You are the reason I can go forward with a smile on my face. Make me an example of you.
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