*** Text for Friday, August 08, 2014 *** I do repent in dust and ashes.—Job 42:6. Some have the tendency to let past failings overwhelm them to the point that they feel that they are unworthy in God’s eyes. They may feel beyond the reach of God’s mercy because they strayed off course either so far or so often. The fact is, though, that no matter what they may have done in the past, they can repent, change, and ask for forgiveness. (Acts 3:19) Jehovah’s mercy and loving-kindness can be extended to them, even as it has been to so many others. We all must follow the divine formula for acquiring peace of mind: “He that is covering over his transgressions will not succeed, but he that is confessing and leaving them will be shown mercy.” (Prov. 28:13; Jas. 5:14-16) Thus, we can confess to God, pray for his forgiveness, and take steps to right the wrong. (2 Cor. 7:10, 11) If we have done these things, then we can enjoy the mercy of the One who ‘forgives in a large way.’—Isa. 55:7. w13 1/15 4:11 Copyright © Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. For todays Daily Text also visit jw.org. Feel free to browse around the site to find out what Jehovahs Witnesses believe or to request a free home Bible Study course at your own convenient place and time - jw.org.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 06:27:54 +0000
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