Bible Reading: Psalm 51: 1& 2 Corinthians 7:10, 11
David regretted committing adultery and murder. He wrote Psalm 51 to lament his sins, confess them to God, and beg God’s forgiveness.
David isn’t alone in his regret. Jacob regretted deceiving and cheating his brother. Moses regretted killing the Egyptian. Peter regretted denying Jesus. Thomas regretted doubting Jesus’ resurrection. Paul regretted persecuting Jesus and His followers.
2 Corinthians 7:10 & 11 say this about regrets: “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.”
Committing sin, any sin, is one thing we should regret. When we have regrets for past sins, we can respond in one of two ways:
1. We can give up and quit serving God, convinced that we are beyond saving.
2. We can ask God to forgive us, take control of our lives, and again make us usable for His work.
What do you regret?
How are you responding?
God doesn’t want you to give up; He wants you to let Him help you start over. Why not talk to Him about the sins you regret committing right now? He’s ready to forgive you and to give you a new life in Jesus Christ.
“Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:9 & 10
Prayer: Heavenly Father, clean the slate of my life and give me a fresh start serving You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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