A year had passed since David committed adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrated the murder of her husband. David deteriorated physically and emotionally. His gnawing conscience kept him restless and melancholy. At night he tossed and turned. When David was brought face to face with his corruption, his defenses crumbled. He cried, "I have sinned against the Lord" (2 Samuel 12:13). And Nathan the prophet replied, "The Lord also has put away your sin." Despite the devastating consequences of David's sin, he was assured of God's forgiveness. After realizing the extent of his sin and its consequences, David penned Psalm 51, a song of repentance and pleading for God's forgiveness. "I acknowledge my transgressions . . . . Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow" (vv.3,7). Are you suffering the consequences of sin? Admit your wrongs and ask God to cleanse your heart. He will show mercy and restore your joy if you turn to Him. —David Roper
And make us feel far from the Lord; Confession and repentance, though, Provide the way to be restored. —Sper Repentance means hating sin enough to turn from it.
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'morning sistah! Another Hall of Fame...WOW...how time flies!!!!! Out the door for meetings but glad I was able to pop in and say hi!!!! ((((billie)))))
Dog NEWS alert!
I think I am getting ANOTHER pooch today. 10 or 11 year old dog that the owners are "moving" & don't want a dog in new house. They intended to euthanize the pet who apparently spent most of his life in the basement. It is a boxer. Have not "met" him yet..
Please pray for us.
We are stretched physically, financially, & emotionally here already but I know I would not live with myself if that dog were killed.
And to think until 4 years ago, I NEVER had a dog before. We have had Oliver 4 years & Toby 3 weeks. They are doing fine together but it is more work. Another cat is pretty easy. Another dog is harder
I have done kitty rescue over the years & have too many of the Meow mix bunch here also
Good afternoon. Sorry I'm late, had a busy morning.
Good evening, everyone.
You may already know the story. King David, Israel's most illustrious ruler, the man after God's own heart, became the seducer, the adulterer, the liar, the murderer—utterly pitiless and unmoved by his monstrous misdeeds. Israel's ruler was now ruled by sin.