[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 32]] ## Title: The Joy of Confession ## Scripture: (Psalm 32:5) Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord.” And then you forgave my sins. (Selah) (NET) ## Observation: My daughters and I all have something in common. When we were little, we would do anything in order to not admit we had done something wrong. We also have in common that it was because we feared what would come next. There were so many times that my daughters would lie their way into a corner because they were terrified of getting in trouble. At some point, the lies would become silly and I would encourage them to just tell the truth. Finally, when they did and realized that the just punishment was nowhere near as bad as the guilt they were experiencing, it was a great relief. I couldn’t say too much because I did the same thing. I would be so afraid of what was going to happen when my parents found out I had done something wrong. Then, my fear would increase when thinking they would not only know I had done something wrong, but also that I had lied. We can sometimes feel this way about God. However, the songwriter says when he finally confessed his sins, the result was forgiveness. The greatest joy of confession is no longer walking in fear, darkness, and guilt. Do you have something heavy you are carrying? I can make you a promise. When you come to your Heavenly Father, you will not receive condemnation. You will experience the joy of forgiveness. ## Application: Take time today and bring any sin in your life to the Lord. Experience the joy of forgiveness. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for the joy of repentance.