Are you feeling down today? Are you fed up because of something that happened yesterday? Did you have a fight or do something stupid?

There is something worse than making mistakes—it’s not moving on from them. Many people mess things up and fall down, without being able to pick themselves up. But that’s not the case with Christians. Though we sometimes do things wrong and get knocked down, we have Someone to lift us up and put us back on our feet—every time.

John wrote, “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves” (1 JOHN 1:8). But here’s the good news: “I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have [a representative before] the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One” (2:1).

Tell God where you’ve gone wrong. Don’t stress over it, but confess it. Before Jesus died for us, He knew that we would continue to struggle with sin, so He made sure His sacrifice would be “once for all” (HEB. 7:27).

Make a fresh start each day by taking time to tell God where you’ve messed up, to admit your mistakes and to ask Him for His strength to do what He wants you to do. As you rely on His love and forgiveness, you will soon know what victory really is!

By: Mart DeHaan

To Pray About . . .

Lord, I have messed up and want to confess them to You. Please forgive me. I am grateful for Your sacrificial love and I want to live each day for You.