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Although David did some unspeakably evil things we do not remember him as an adulterer or a murderer. Unlike so many others who have succumbed to temptation David did not crash and burn. Rather than languishing in shame and regret he threw himself on the mercies of God. He prayed,
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love…Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin…Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight…Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity…Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior”
— Psalm 51:1-4, 9, 14
Lord Jesus, hear our confession and forgive our sins. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.