Once Again – Morning Devotional – From the Edges.

And It Came to Pass – Devotionals

Prepared by Pastor Calvin Cook – January 8, 2025

Once Again –

Scripture focus – Psalm 51:1 & 2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.  

As I have been reading in my personal devotions through Genesis, I have been reminded that in every generation since the first generation there has been sin. All of it caused by taking our eyes off of God and seeking the things that will not satisfy. This does continue today in every generation. We are sinful and all in need of God’s grace. To confess, receive forgiveness, and experience redemption. This also includes not returning to that which is seeking to destroy us.  

Psalm 51 is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and renewal, a prayer that King David composed after his sin with Bathsheba was exposed. The psalm begins with a cry for mercy: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.” David acknowledges his sin and seeks God’s cleansing and a pure heart. This psalm reflects profound remorse, a cry for reconciliation with God, and the desire for a renewed spirit. We desperately need this everyday !

Reflecting on Psalm 51 invites us to be honest about our shortcomings and to seek God’s transformative power in our lives. When we open our hearts to God’s mercy, we allow Him to cleanse us from our past mistakes and renew us from within. God wants to do something new in our lives; He desires to transform our hearts and minds to align more closely with His will.

In our daily struggles and failures, it’s easy to become discouraged or feel distant from God. However, be reminded that no matter how far we’ve strayed, God’s grace is sufficient to restore and renew us. He can create a clean heart within us and renew a steadfast spirit. This is not just about forgiving our past but also about empowering us to live differently moving forward.

As we embrace this new year, let us invite God to do a new thing in our lives. Let us seek His forgiveness, His cleansing, and His guidance. May we be open to the transformation God desires for us.