When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Psalm 65:3
It’s tough to understand that when we are at our worst, God loves us the most.
David wrote in this psalm, “When we were overwhelmed by sins…” Now, I can understand what it is to be overwhelmed. Most of my work life for the past year has been overwhelming. Too many things to do – not enough time, knowledge, energy, or ability to get it all done – it seems “overwhelmed” could either describe by desk or my to-do list. The challenges seem too great sometimes. The mountains seem too high to climb. The rivers seem too fierce to forge.
Will I ever get it all done?
I can also understand what it is to be overwhelmed by sin. Most of my adult life has been overwhelming in this regard. A long time ago, the enemy somehow convinced me that I was his. Despite the appearance, which wasn’t always a ruse, sin had its claws deeply embedded in my heart. I was certain that I couldn’t live without it, nor could I live with it. More than once I found myself at the bottom of an ocean – and all my air was gone.
Yet through it all, with all my failures and forays into the darkness, God forgives. The blood of Jesus has covered my sins. The things that overwhelm me have in turn been overwhelmed.
And I am still here.
Father, I feel lost. Your forgiveness is wonderful, yet I feel unsure of how to walk in it. Walking in sin, I understand, but what am I supposed to do now? Guide me by Your Holy Spirit. Show me the plans You have for me. Fill me with passion to achieve them. Help me to be a part of overwhelming the enemy. Help me to reach to the bottom of the ocean – to help save those who are overwhelmed by sin.
May You be glorified in all I do.