Yesterday, Karen and I were looking out our hotel window and she pointed out that all the footprints that littered the beach were gone – washed away by the surf.

It reminded me of how our sin is washed away as we live out 1 John 1:9 – initially as we receive salvation and then in relationship with God and with one another:

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

It also brought to mind lyrics from Brooke Fraser’s Hosanna:

I see His Love and Mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

Hosanna hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

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Father,

Thank you for the tangible reminders of your undeserved mercy, grace, and forgiveness.  Thank you for the promise of a clean slate – for second chances – all at no great price paid by me other than acknowledging my sin to You.  Your Son graciously paid the price for me on the cross – may I appreciate His sacrifice all the more as I confess my sin.  Quicken my mind to keep short accounts with you – confessing that which You already know and are so ready to forgive and forget.

amen.