SPEAKER_00: Have you ever experienced moments when you became aware of the ways you've fallen short?
SPEAKER_00: Words spoken too quickly, thoughts that weren't pure, attitudes that didn't reflect Christ.
SPEAKER_00: Sin can create distance in our hearts, not because God moves away, but because we do.
SPEAKER_00: But Scripture gives us a promise.
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.
SPEAKER_00: Notice the words faithful and righteous.
SPEAKER_00: God does not forgive reluctantly.
SPEAKER_00: He does not partially cleanse.
SPEAKER_00: He cleanses completely.
SPEAKER_00: Today we come honestly before him, not hiding or pretending, but trusting his promise.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to thank God that he is faithful.
SPEAKER_00: Thank him that forgiveness is available because of Jesus.
SPEAKER_00: Don't rush past this moment.
SPEAKER_00: Lord, you are faithful and righteous.
SPEAKER_00: You forgive me completely.
SPEAKER_00: You cleanse me from all unrighteousness.
SPEAKER_00: I am forgiven and made clean.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.