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Confession Brings Relief

by PamFord Davis  
9/13/2024 / Devotionals

You know that small speck of dust (or ‘who knows what’) that gets in your eye…

Well…I’ve discovered that things can also get in between teeth and under my tender gums.  I learned the hard way. While eating popcorn, a small piece of the corn’s paper thin hull became lodged there. I had no clue or discomfort for a few days. I began to suspect some food was stuck when soreness began.

My next problem was finding the culprit. Usually a routine brushing and rinse with water dislodges small bits of food; not this time. I tried floss but once more got nothing. The problem had worsened from soreness to pain and I feared I might need to see our family dentist. I prayed and tried floss again. That time I was successful.

What will it take to make me aware of the log hidden and lodged in my eye?

“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye (Matthew 7:3-5 ESV).”

Ouch!

Correction is painful but confession brings relief.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 ESV).”

Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com
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