Cleanse Me From My Sin

Throughout the Twelve Steps we are brought face to face with the reality that we have struggled and fallen short in the way we have lived before God, others, and ourselves.  Foundational to recovery is the decision to repent and invite God to forgive us and cleanse us from all our faults and defects.

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. (Romans 3:23 NLT)

Sometimes we deliberately or intentionally decide we are going to do what we want to do, even though we know it's wrong.  We break the law. We transgress.  For example, we chose to drink excessive amounts of alcohol and then drive thinking we can get away with it just this one time. 

Then there is sin referred to in the Bible as iniquity.  It is more deeply rooted.  Through rebellion, usually motivated by bitterness or hatred, we choose to act in a way that is wrong and evil in its purpose.  Iniquity is self-will that just doesn’t care about others or how others view what we do.

God offers to forgive us for all the ways that we have fallen short.  Let's ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and help us acknowledge what we see in the light of God’s word.  Doing an honest set of steps is a must in this process. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I have sinned and need Your forgiveness.  Help me to make an honest confession and receive Your forgiveness for the wrongs I have done.  Amen

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