1 John 1:8-2:2
"...the forgiveness of sins..."
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 1:8-2:2
Confessing sin is not a sign of weakness, but an opportunity for forgiveness. What makes it hard for you to confess sin?
This passage describes Jesus as an advocate and an atoning sacrifice. Meditate on these images. How have you experienced Jesus in these ways? How do you want to experience him in these ways?
Believing in forgiveness means believing that transformation is possible. Do you believe the whole world can be transformed? Pray for God to transform the world and bring his kingdom!
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.