Confess and renounce sin – Sis. Stella Dhinakaran

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Once the scribes and Pharisees brought to Jesus a woman caught in adultery. People too surrounded Him curious to know what form of Judgment He would pass on her. He replied “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7). Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one. He, who is the personification of love and who hates sin but loves the sinner, said to that woman “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more” (John 8:1-13). Is there anything comparable to the love of the Lord?

A sister was leading a happy family life with her husband and dear children. Suddenly the quiet family was assalled by a storm like situation. How? that woman, who should have submitted herself to her husband, developed friendship with another man. The family life became like hell. Seeing the mother’s adulterous life, the children began to lead a wayward life. But, the husband. the head of the family, held on to the feet of Christ, who was his only hope. His love and unshakable faith in Him, gradually changed that woman’s heart. She too began to love Jesus and her family. Divine love flooded into that family and peace and joy was restored.

My dear brothers and sisters, likewise, this heart of love looks at you too! Is everyone blaming you and causing you pain? Don’t be worried! Look up to the Lord who hates sin but loves the sinner. He will forgive your sins. He will protect you from not falling into the mud of sin. He will remove from you all the worldly things such as the love of the world, lust of the flesh, and pride of life (1 John 2:16,17). He will transform you into a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). He will draw you with gentle cords, with bonds of love (Hosea 11:4).

Prayer:
Our Loving Heavenly Father,

I realise I have missed a beautiful relationship with You. I know that You are full of love and Faithful to forgive my sins when I confess to You as in 1 John 1:9. Lord, I confess every sin through which I have wounded You. Please wipe my heart clean and transform my mind so that my desire to sin is washed out. Enable me to set my mind on things that are above and not on earthly things (Colossians 3:2). Transform me and make me like You.

In Jesus’ powerful Name I pray,

Amen.