Waves of Forgiveness

“God, be merciful to me because you are loving. Because you are always ready to be merciful, wipe out all my wrongs.” Psalm 51:1 ICB

Have you ever been to the beach and noticed how the waves keep crashing onto the sand? As the wind blows over the ocean, it creates the waves you see crashing and splashing onto the shore. Big waves form with a strong wind, and smaller waves form with a gentle wind. No matter how windy it is, the waves always keep forming in the ocean and roll along until they land on the beach.

Do you know what sin is? Sin is when we do things that God doesn’t want us to do- like not listening to your parents or being mean to someone. The Bible tells us that everyone sins. No one can be perfect all the time. It makes God sad when we sin. But here’s the good thing- when we tell God we are sorry, He will forgive us. And do you know what? His forgiveness is like waves rolling on the ocean—it never stops!

Your sins are never too big or too small for God to forgive, and God will always forgive you when you ask Him to. When God forgives us, He erases our sins and takes them far away. Ask God to help you make good choices and thank Him for His forgiveness that never stops.

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Brandie J. Muncaster is an award-winning author and speaker. Her most notable work is a children’s book called Garden Tales: A Seed’s Story. Brandie is the founder of The Write Place and President of the Charlotte Word Weavers chapter.