The Prophet Nathan Confronted King David (2 Samuel 12 & Psalm 51)
We can find there the Four “R’s” of Godly Correction:
- REALIZATION of our sin, our personal responsibility, and our dependence on God as our only hope of forgiveness
- REMOVAL of our guilt and the sin in our lives
- RENEWAL of our relationship with God and the joy it brings
- REINVESTMENT of our lives in things that are right and God-honoring
PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS: “Lord, I realize the seriousness of the sin in my life. I acknowledge that I have broken my covenant with You and messed up Your perfect plan for me. I am sorry. I have no hope but Your mercy and Your pardon. I pray that You would remove the guilt of my sin with Your forgiveness, which is offered through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Then, Lord, renew a right heart within me, that I can find happiness in being pure and whole again. Finally, Lord, take my life. Help me re-invest my time and my energy in serving You from this day forward. Amen.