All Covered

Psalm 85:2 (MSG)
 You lifted the cloud of guilt from your people, you put their sins far out of sight. 


Guilt feelings can ruin your day, your week even.  Those times when my conscience is niggling me and letting me know something isn't right, it is hard to focus, to move forward, and even to eat. It takes quite a lot to spoil my appetite, but feelings of guilt will do it every time.

What causes this type of heaviness to blanket a mood?  Perhaps I was too quick with my words, or as my father used to call it, "putting my mouth in motion before my mind was in gear."  Saying something that causes another pain hurts everyone.  When my words cut, I become more aware and the next time I am placed in a similar situation I will think first.

So often though, when I apologize for my actions, the recipient will respond with grace.  Oh, it is so good when this happens.  I am humbled and forgiven all at the same time.  God does this for me/us daily.  My actions or behavior displeases Him often.  Once I recognize this and repent, His Grace covers it all.  Grace is like a warm cozy blanket for those times when the icy winds of regret chill me to the bone.

What would we do without Grace?  It is precious to receive it, and even more precious to give.  Is there someone in your life who could do with a healthy dose of God's healing Grace?  What are you going to do about it?