¹Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. ²Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. ³When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. ⁴For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah ⁵Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah ⁶Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. ⁷You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah ⁸I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. ⁹Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. ¹⁰Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. ¹¹Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Introduction: Writer - David

Situation - David committed adultery, and was condemned and rebuked by God. David gave us practical advice on what to do when we commit sin..

1. God wants to have a "genuine" relationship with us - no secret, or no hiding place.
   • Confession (vs.5) - Why we need to confess our transgressions to the Lord? Because God wants to have a genuine, close and intimate relationship with us!!!
   What would happen when we commit sin?
• Spiritual separation from God - (Genesis 3:1-20) - Where are you?
• Must pay the penalty (price) for our sin.
  Example of Adam - when he committed sin;
2. God loves us so much, and willing to forgive "sinners". Our sins are forgiven!
• Forgiveness (vs.5) (John 3:16).
  1 John 1:8-9
3. The genuine relationship will bring us joy and happiness in Him.
• God is our shelter (vs.8-10) - He is our shepherd (Ps.23)
• Praise God !!

Questions;

1. Do I have any secret or something hiding from God?
2. Do I ask Him for his forgiveness for what I have done wrong?
3. Do I have complete peace in Him
4. Do I ask regularly for His help, or protection? We need His help.
5. Am I thanking Him for his forgiveness?

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