Psalm 32
Today's Scripture

Of David. A maskil.

I think it is a good idea to keep short accounts of wrong. I am not saying I am good at practicing this--I've been known to hold a grudge or two for awhile--but it's not something I'm proud of. When we have wronged someone, it's good to say, "I'm sorry" and work to restore the relationship as soon as possible, and to accept the apologies of others who have wronged us. Even if others don't realize their wrong, it is imperative for our emotional and spiritual health to forgive them.

The most important relationship we have is with God--and therefore it is most important to seek forgiveness from God for our wrongs. In this psalm, David explains how sin alienates us from God, and can eat away at us. Our bones waste away (verse 3), God's hand is heavy upon us, and our strength is sapped (verse 4).

But when we confess our sin, we are blessed and forgiven. We can find our hiding place in God, and ask him to protect us from further wrong. The Lord so longs to instruct us in his ways. Too often we are stubborn like mules, but God wants us to come to him and freely confess our sins. When we do, we won't have the many "woes of the wicked," but instead we will know the unfailing love of God that will surround us.


- posted by Suzi @ 7:42 AM