To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him
Confession of sin profits nothing without hope of pardon; despair swallows men whole. Satan works both sides, lulling us into security or drowning us in sorrow, but Daniel steers between them, holding fast to God's mercy as his true ground. This is the rule we must follow: confess fully, but do not abandon hope.
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In prayer we must confess not merely our sins but our faith in God and dependence upon Him, our sorrow and our resolution against sin. This must be the language of our own convictions, something we ourselves heartily subscribe to, not mere words.
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Commenting on Daniel 9:4-19
Mercy is not merely His work but His nature; forgiveness flows from Him in abundance. He pardons all sins, all sinners, all trespasses, even rebellion itself. That He has not destroyed us but promises to end our captivity proves it: without His mercy, we perish in our sins with no salvation.
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