Day 224 Bible Reading: Nehemiah 3-4, 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Psalm 32 and Proverb 21:5-7 
David starts this psalm expressing how blessed someone is when God's mercy and grace are applied to sin. He contrasts the blessedness of forgiveness with the heavyweight of rebellion; the weakness of silence with the strength of confession; the determined stubbornness of a mule with someone responsive to the Lord's unfailing love. Which would you rather be? No sin that God could not forgive. Jesus said, “Repent, the Kingdom of God is at hand.”
"I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and you forgave the iniquity of my sin." – Psalm 32:5 (English Standard Version)
"Dear Lord, I confess there have been times when hiding and covering up seemed the best choice, but I want to be different. I acknowledge my sins are not only against the people I know and love - but against You. Please forgive my stubborn resistance; give me a soft, tender, open heart toward you. In Jesus' name, Amen."
