Scripture Union Daily Guide 3 November 2022 Devotional Message for Thursday

Scripture Union Daily Guide 3 November 2022 Devotional for Thursday

TOPIC: The Benefits of Confession

OPENING PRAYER: Oh Lord, grant me spiritual insight into the truth of your word as I study it.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 32:1‐11

Scripture Union Daily Guide 3 November 2022 OUTLINE

David wrote this Psalm probably after he committed adultery and murder (2 Samuel 11&12). For a while, he did not ask God for forgiveness, probably thinking that the matter was a secret that had been buried. What was his experience at the time (vs.3‐4)? Have you ever tried, like David, to hide some sins you committed? Confession, repentance, and forgiveness are inevitable parts of our faith.

In confession, we acknowledge our wrong doings to God, accepting that the wrong was against Him and that He has the right to punish us. Repentance shows that we are sorry for the wrong we have done and are ready to turn from evil to doing what is right.

Trying to hide our sins from God will only cause us sorrow and stress of living under a yoke of guilt (Proverbs 28:13). Read vs.1‐2, 5‐7 again. Take note that when we confess our sins, God does not only forgive us, but He never counts them against us again. We become free and happy, and begin to enjoy God’s protection, blessings, grace and guidance (vs.8‐11). This is the ultimate purpose for Jesus’ death.

Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?

Practice/Word Application
And So: Search your life to see if there is any sin you need to confess to God. Tell Him about it and pray for forgiveness.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• LORD, please put your fear in me that I may be conscious of righteousness.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with Matthew 5:7

One Year Bible Reading Plan
Song of Songs 1; Proverbs 9; Psalms 103.

NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN

Thu, 03-Nov-2022

PRAYER FOCUS

AWARENESS OF PILGRIM MINISTRY IN SUCF GROUPS

GREATER TOMORROW
“don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your creator. Honour Him in your youth before you grow old… Ecclesiastics 12:1 ‐ 2

THANK GOD FOR:
☀ Our young brothers and sisters in SUCF that God is training to take over from us in the Pilgrim groups.
☀ The plan of God for continuity and prosperity of SU ministry.

PRAY FOR:
☛ The godly wisdom and direction needed to enable our SUCF to see the need to join the pilgrim group after graduation.
☛ Spiritual strength as they faithfully participate in the programmes designed for them.
☛ Acceptance of Godly counsel that will help them keep their hearts and thoughts in the correct way.

PRAY AGAINST:
⚠ Rebellions that will make them reject godly counsel.
⚠ Trying to be like others on campus instead of following SU guidelines.

READ: November 3, 2022 Our Daily Bread Devotional for Thursday

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