Psalm 32 is very encouraging. Don't we all long for a clean slate. A fresh start where nothing is held against us so we can meet our full potential in Christ. I don't know what marks are on your slate. Maybe it's a failed relationship or it's financial decisions you wish you could rewind and do over. Maybe its an addiction or habit you struggle to overcome. Maybe it's a past of anger and apathy that you want to wipe clean and fill with love and understanding. Whatever the marks, the advice David gives us really stands out to me...
8 Let me give you some good advice;
I’m looking you in the eye
and giving it to you straight:
I’m looking you in the eye
and giving it to you straight:
9 “Don’t be ornery like a horse or mule
that needs bit and bridle
to stay on track.”
that needs bit and bridle
to stay on track.”
David is saying, "Listen and listen closely. Don't allow the trials of this world to pull you and sway you. Don't allow Satan to place doubt and feelings of inadequacy inside you for marks that have been wiped clean. Stay on track. Do not waver. We are so lucky and should be happy even in times of trial because God has provided us with fresh start and holds nothing against us."
When Satan says, "You could never do that... You will never be good enough to... You aren't qualified, smart enough, out-going enough, or capable of much."
God says, "You can through Christ be something amazing because I (GOD) hold NOTHING against you! You are loved and qualified for the task at hand not because of what you have done but because of Who I Am."
Friends, we can do amazing things. Our past is forgiven and forgotten. Stay on track and listen David's advice because God-affirmers find themselves loved every time they turn around. So let's sing and celebrate for He gave us a fresh start and in His goodness and mercy, He chose to do amazing things through us to bring honor and glory to His name! Own it and claim it my friends, hold nothing back so you can be what He created you to be!
Celebrate a fresh start as you read Psalm 32 today!
A David Psalm
32 Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be—
you get a fresh start,
your slate’s wiped clean.
you get a fresh start,
your slate’s wiped clean.
2 Count yourself lucky—
God holds nothing against you
and you’re holding nothing back from him.
God holds nothing against you
and you’re holding nothing back from him.
3 When I kept it all inside,
my bones turned to powder,
my words became daylong groans.
my bones turned to powder,
my words became daylong groans.
4 The pressure never let up;
all the juices of my life dried up.
all the juices of my life dried up.
5 Then I let it all out;
I said, “I’ll make a clean breast of my failures to God.”
I said, “I’ll make a clean breast of my failures to God.”
Suddenly the pressure was gone—
my guilt dissolved,
my sin disappeared.
my guilt dissolved,
my sin disappeared.
6 These things add up. Every one of us needs to pray;
when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts
we’ll be on high ground, untouched.
when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts
we’ll be on high ground, untouched.
7 God’s my island hideaway,
keeps danger far from the shore,
throws garlands of hosannas around my neck.
keeps danger far from the shore,
throws garlands of hosannas around my neck.
8 Let me give you some good advice;
I’m looking you in the eye
and giving it to you straight:
I’m looking you in the eye
and giving it to you straight:
9 “Don’t be ornery like a horse or mule
that needs bit and bridle
to stay on track.”
that needs bit and bridle
to stay on track.”
10 God-defiers are always in trouble;
God-affirmers find themselves loved
every time they turn around.
God-affirmers find themselves loved
every time they turn around.
11 Celebrate God.
Sing together—everyone!
All you honest hearts, raise the roof!
Sing together—everyone!
All you honest hearts, raise the roof!
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