Feeling the weight and reality of our sins should humble us before God. As Christians, we've sinned, and it's a sorrowful truth. Despite the blessings we've received, we've shown ingratitude. We've been given so much but haven't produced fruit in equal measure. No matter how long we've journeyed in faith, who among us doesn't blush at our past failures?

We long for forgiveness for our days before knowing Christ. Even now, though saved, we've sinned knowingly against the light and love we've come to cherish. The sin of a forgiven soul is serious. Compared to an unforgiven sinner, we sin heavily, with the knowledge and relationship we have with Christ.

Look at David. Many point to his sin, but consider his repentance and hear his heartfelt confessions. See how he weeps and sighs as he worships God in his brokenness. We've strayed, so let's seek true repentance. Consider Peter. We talk of his denial, but remember, he "wept bitterly." Do we have no similar denials or sins to mourn with tears?

Our sins, both before and after conversion, would doom us if not for God's merciful grace that saves us. We are like brands plucked from the fire. Reflect on your natural sinfulness and worship God. Celebrate the grace that rescues, the mercy that spares, and the love that pardons us.