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TODAY’S WORD…

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If we confess our sins,

He who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins

and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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– 1 John 1:9 (NRSV)

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REFLECTION…

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“If we confess our sins.”

What’s wrong with us?

Why are we so quick at pointing out the sins of others

yet, when it comes to admitting our own, we struggle?

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We must humbly admit our moral imperfections;

we must hate our sins, loathe them, and turn away from them.

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In true repentance,

there is conviction, contrition and conversion,

and as we turn to Christ for salvation

… He who is so faithful and just will forgive us.

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QUOTE…

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"If you confess yourself to be a sinner, the truth is in you:

the truth is light.

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Your life does not yet shine as brightly as it might, because there are sins in you;

but now you are beginning to be enlightened,

because you confess your iniquities"

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– St. Augustine

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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