The Fall: Part 2

The life of faith encompasses several events and moments that we journey through multiple times during the course of a lifetime. The devotion below is part of an ongoing series that explores these central themes of Christian doctrine.

“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us, but if we confess our sin, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sing and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:8-9

While sinfulness is an ongoing part of every person’s life, we are given simple instructions for moving past our mistakes.  Our only roll is to confess our sins.  To take time to do the humble work of admitting our faults to God and asking for a new path forward.

This process that God provides us with is it’s own form of healing.  The required humility of confessing our sins breaks us out of the selfish mindset that likely led to our sin in the first place.  Through confessing we are training ourselves to live more humbly, to trust God more, and to be more deeply connected with The One who is always seeking to guide us away from self-destructive behavior.

Peace,
Pastor Nate Preisinger
November 23, 2023