Daily Devotionals

Against you, you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so you are right in your verdict. — Psalm 51:4 The Bible tells us much about sin. We are told sin is fun for a season, that sin separates us from God, and sin ultimately leads to death. Although most Christians have...

Against you, you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. — Psalm 51:4 “What were you thinking?” I have heard parents ask their kids this question after they made a bad decision. Most parents fail to...

Against you, you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; — Psalms 51:4 “If neither party is being hurt, then what’s the big deal?” Have you ever heard this sentiment when talking about social issues surrounding morality? When discussing issues of sin...

For I know my transgressions and my sin is always before me. — Psalm 51:3 When David says, “I know,” it’s almost like David is saying his sin is continuously on his mind. It is always right in front of him, a never-ending reminder of the sin he has committed. He gets up...

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. — Psalms 51:3 I try to picture David in the way that he says this, with an emphasis on “I know my transgressions.” If you don’t know David and Bathsheba’s story, David was quick to ignore the sin in his...

My Sin

Posted by Kyle Kelley on Oct 03, 2020

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. — Psalm 51:1–2 As we get to the end of verse 2, David says, “my sin.” He does not blame anyone...

Being Clean

Posted by Kyle Kelley on Oct 02, 2020

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. — Psalm 51:1–2 As we come to the end of the week, let’s focus on what it means to be cleansed by God...

At What Cost

Posted by Kyle Kelley on Oct 01, 2020

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. — Psalm 51:1–2 What motivated David to repent and turn back to God? We see the story in 2 Samuel 12. The...

God's Work

Posted by Kyle Kelley on Sep 30, 2020

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.— Psalm 51:1–2 We could look at the first five words of the beginning of verse 2 and break each of them down...

Own It

Posted by Kyle Kelley on Sep 29, 2020

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. — Psalm 51 Several years ago, I was on a mission trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and met a family whose...