Psalm 32:1-5
Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by
the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, “I will confess
my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Reflection:
When I read this passage one thing comes to mind, guilt. I certainly have had my share of guilt. I would venture to say we all have, maybe as a child, but we’ve all had it. The psalmist equated guilt as his body wasting away. My take on guilt is feeling like I am carrying a heavy weight on my shoulders making me feel sluggish and unhappy. When I confess my guilt in words and in my heart to God and who ever I feel like I committed the act or sin toward, then that weight is lifted. I feel light and happiness returns. What a wonderful feeling that is.

Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for forgiving my sins and for your perfect son you sent to take them for me. Amen.

– Sara Locke