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<v SPEAKER_00>Have you ever experienced moments when you became aware of the ways you've fallen short?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Words spoken too quickly, thoughts that weren't pure, attitudes that didn't reflect Christ.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Sin can create distance in our hearts, not because God moves away, but because we do.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But Scripture gives us a promise.

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<v SPEAKER_00>1 John chapter 1, verse 9 says, if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Notice the words faithful and righteous.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God does not forgive reluctantly.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He does not partially cleanse.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He cleanses completely.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Today we come honestly before him, not hiding or pretending, but trusting his promise.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to thank God that he is faithful.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank him that forgiveness is available because of Jesus.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Don't rush past this moment.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Lord, you are faithful and righteous.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You forgive me completely.

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<v SPEAKER_00>You cleanse me from all unrighteousness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I am forgiven and made clean.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.