Confession of Rage

Published: Jan. 28, 2020, midnight

b'Have mercy on me, O God.For I have sinned against You.\\nWill you rip up the rageWithin my heart of dirt,And plant in its place love, The nutrient of ruined earth?\\nAgainst You, against Your image-bearers, I have injected venom, Poisoning another\\u2019s heart-soilIn casting seeds of seething words,Reaping anything but Your truth.\\nPurge me of rage,Clean me with forgiveness,Clothe me in Your love.Don\\u2019t leave me an orphan,Naked with sin festering in my blood.\\nFor only when the poison, a trail of infectious rage, Is replaced by the cleansing antidote of loveCan I proclaim Your truth,Scattering seeds of Your life-giving words.\\n\\u2022 Why is it important to confess our sins to God? \\n\\u2022 Why do you think Jesus wants us to be honest with Him about our hurts and struggles? \\n\\u2022 What sin or struggle are you wrestling with? Have you been honest with Jesus about your sins and shortcomings? \\nMy dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. 1 John 2:1 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nPsalm 51'