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Offering Prayer

Offering Prayer. Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the  Lord  imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32. While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.

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Offering Prayer

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  1. Offering Prayer

  2. Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32

  3. While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah Psalm 32

  4. Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah Psalm 32

  5. Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah Psalm 32

  6. I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding, whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not stay near you. Psalm 32

  7. Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart. Psalm 32

  8. Definition – A Psalm Exhibiting Regret for Wrong Doing. The 2nd of 7 Penitential Psalms. Different from the Others in that the Practice of Penitence is Taught. Penitential Psalm

  9. Themes of a Penitential Psalm • Confession & Divine Compassion (Verse 5) • Mortality & Salvation (Versea 6 & 7) • Repentance & Forgiveness (Verses 1 & 2) Penitential Psalm

  10. David Provides the Congregation with a Testimony. Verses 3-5 Exhibit His Personal Experience. Note the “I” Statements. This is Used as Praise & Encouragement. Personal Penitence

  11. Confess Sins Offer Prayer Give Up Stubborn Resistance Encouragement Leads to Instruction These are actions of trust. Faith understands that we are sinners & that God is gracious.

  12. Questions of Love What is at the Core of your Confession today? How is your human Resistance Preventing you from Giving that up to the Lord? What Can you offer God during this time of Prayer that will result in His forgiveness & Protection?

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