Meditation Psalm 32: Be quick to confess

For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away

through my groaning all day long.

For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;

my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah
I acknowledged my sin to you,

and I did not cover my iniquity;

I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,"

and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
Therefore let everyone who is godly

offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found;

surely in the rush of great waters,

they shall not reach him.

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous,

and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! (Psalm 32:3-6, 11 ESV)

My natural tendency when I hurt someone or sin is often to justify and be defensive before others and God. But like David, my acts weigh upon my heart. I have been trying to live in a reflex of confession and seeking forgiveness. I am starting a new phase of my life in ministry and I am making lots of mistakes. In trying so hard I have lost sight of other things and hurt people I care about. Lord please guide me to live by your righteousness. But when I fail and hurt others and you Lord please help me to be quick to see, confess and repent. For you are forgiving. Help me to love others and humble myself to admit when I am wrong to them an ask forgiveness.
Amen