God Forgives the Penitent

“Dear God,”

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.

Reading:

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered” (Psalm 32:1).

Am I more disposed to repent or to excuse myself?

Does my definition of repentance match God’s?

Which (if any) sin am I still trying to hide from God?

What do I know about hiding in God?

Must I have a bridle or can God guide me with His eye?

That mercy compassing me about — do others get some from me?

What’s my song today?

from Psalm 32:10

I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Reading:

“…The sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out” (John 10:3).

“…He goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice” (John 10:4).

“And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him…” (John 10:5).

“…I am the door of the sheep” (John 10:7).

“…He shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture” (John 10:9).

“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11).

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine” (John 10:14).

“…I lay down my life for the sheep” (John 10:15).

Surely when I follow my Shepherd I am followed by goodness and mercy!

from John 10:10