I love this verse. I see it play out in counseling all the time. People bound up in sins and struggling to break free. Then, something beautiful happens. They decide to take a risk and share and then, boom, GOD shows up with his healing touch. Their faces changing from contorted to relaxed, their body language, once uptight softens. Their emotions settle. What a beautiful thing GOD’S mercy is. His beautiful life-giving mercy and the freedom it brings.

I also see it play out in my day to day. Turning to GOD with my struggles and experiencing the beautiful blanket of peace confession brings. Such sweet relief. Intimacy stored with almighty GOD.

Is there something binding? Lean into GOD today. Tell him your truth. He already knows it anyway. Then watch him work. After all, his mercies are new every morning. So what are you waiting for? Whatever it is, GOD already knows. He’s simply waiting for you. He loves you.

Michelle

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What is a transgression?

+ List some reasons transgression are concealed?

+ Are you concealing a transgression? Why?

+ Who can you tell about this transgression?

+ Think of one of your favorite mercy stories. Put yourself in that story.

+ What is your favorite definition of mercy?

+ How does the mercy of GOD impact and affect your day to day walk?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ What sin do you find yourself bound up in again and again?

+ Have you thought about the root and fruit concept—Meaning surface sin revealing a deeper heart struggle?

+ Have you thought about asking GOD for his help and discernment with repeat cycles of sin? His mercy?

+ Is there a next step to take with this sin cycle? Is GOD bringing something to mind

+ How has it gone since the last time you confessed this sin?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ What sins do you see your closest loves ones bound in?

+ Have you prayed for the Holy Spirit to help them?

+ Have you shown them mercy in their time of need?

+ Who can you show mercy to this week? How?