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Today’s devotion
May 20, 2026
Still a Mess
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17
Here’s something really important to understand about God’s forgiveness: it’s complete and it’s amazing. When you confess your sin, God truly forgives you. And He does it completely and immediately. Your relationship with Him is fixed. That’s incredible!
But here’s something else that’s important to know: forgiveness doesn’t always erase the consequences.
Think about it this way. If you throw a ball through a neighbor’s window and then sincerely apologize, your neighbor can forgive you. But the window is still broken. Someone still has to pay to fix it. The consequence is still real, even though the relationship is fixed.
King David learned this the hard way. After he sinned in 2 Samuel 11 and then confessed to God in Psalm 51, God forgave him. But there were still big, painful consequences. This isn’t meant to scare you, but it’s meant to help you make wise decisions before you act! Think about it the consequences first. Because even though God forgives, some messes take a long time to clean up. The best thing you can do is to make good choices so there’s less to fix in the first place!
Think About It: Think about a choice you’re facing right now. Before you decide, ask yourself: “What are the possible consequences of this?” That kind of thinking is called wisdom, and it’s exactly what God wants you to develop!
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