The beauty of the gospel is that our confession is always linked with God's
promise of good. Guilt and regret make you miserable: unhappy, in dire need of
mercy. Mercy is not something anyone deserves; it is something undeserved that
someone else gives. What are God's promises to you? Here are a few specifics to
take to heart. Stop and think over each promise. What does it mean that this is
TRUE? What would it mean for you to truly believe and trust this? How does this
promise change the meaning of your failures and sins? Say these promises to
yourself. Think about them. Say them aloud. Ask God to make them so. Turn to
him on the basis of these promises.
• I will never leave you or forsake you.
Imagine – you will never be abandoned. He will not walk away. What
does it mean for this to be so?
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• The LORD bless you and keep you.
Imagine – God promises to do you pure good. He promises to keep you in
his care, to watch over you. He will never betray your trust.
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• The LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
Imagine – the Lord promises to turn a beaming face towards you. He will
treat you with true kindness. Grace means undeserved kindness, and God is
willingly gracious.
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• The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Imagine – he promises to never turn away from you. He gives peace. He
does not get disgusted and give up. He does not leave you in trouble, turmoil and
confusion. What would it mean for you to know true peace?
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