May 22, 2009

Here is today's prayer:

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us (Psalm 103:32, NIV)."

When I've done wrong, Jesus, guilt eats at my soul. Though I try to push it aside, from deep inside, it chews away at me.

I'm glad I don't have to live with those feelings every day of my life. Because You loved me, Lord, You've offered forgiveness and separated me from my sin. You even promise to put sin so far away from me that no one--not even I--will be able to find it.

I still sin, Lord. When I do, draw me to Your forgiveness. Help me to speak the words that admit my wrongs so I can again be close to You. Amen.

From Prayers and Promises for the Graduate, pg. 81