Read Psalm 32
Happy are those whose sins are forgiven,
whose wrongs are pardoned.
2 Happy is the one
whom the Lord does not accuse of
doing wrong
and who is free from all deceit.
3 When I did not
confess my sins,
I was worn out from crying all day long.
4 Day and night you
punished me, Lord;
my strength was completely drained,
as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.
5 Then I confessed
my sins to you;
I did not conceal my wrongdoings.
I decided to confess them to you,
and you forgave all my sins.
6 So all your loyal
people should pray to you in times of need;d
when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in,
it will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding
place;
you will save me from trouble.
I sing aloud of your salvation,
because you protect me.
8 The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you
should go;
I will instruct you and advise you.
9 Don’t be stupid
like a horse or a mule,
which must be controlled with a bit and bridle
to make it submit.”
10 The wicked will have
to suffer,
but those who trust in the Lord
are protected by his constant love.
11 You that are
righteous, be glad and rejoice
because of what the Lord
has done.
You that obey him,
shout for joy!
Think
This Psalm celebrates God’s grace. The Psalmist rejoices that when he was honest
with God about the mess he was in, God forgave him.
Pray
Be honest with God.
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