June 28
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I am on the verge of collapse, facing constant pain. But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done. – Psalm 38:17-18 (NLT)
CONTRITION AND FORGIVENESS
A poem and essay by ILMA
When I forget to prioritize God each day
To the enemy, I become an easy prey
The world tempts us with so many choices
Don’t be enticed to listen to all its many voices.
When I am on the verge of a breakdown
I get on my knees and focus on the one and only Son
I confess my sins and repent so I can be forgiven
Only by believing in Jesus can I also be risen.
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I used to have a severe case of migraine attacks in my early twenties up to my late thirties. I really had it so bad that I would sometimes hit my head on the wall to be relieved of pain, which was probably not good for me. But when you feel that excruciating pain coupled with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and hypersensitivity to lights, sounds and smells, you will do anything to alleviate yourself of all these migraine symptoms. One can usually detect a migraine as soon as you wake up in the morning. I had collapsed and was hospitalized for a week due to it. Like migraine, Sin can bring us much pain but confession and contrition can bring us freedom and forgiveness from God.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to run to you as soon as I commit a sin.
REFLECTION
What happens when you delay confession and contrition?
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