Today’s readings were from Isaiah 43:25 and 1 John 1:9.

Isaiah 43:25 says:

“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.”

1 John 1:9 reminds us:

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

God Forgives and Forgets

In Isaiah 43, God is speaking to Israel about His redemption. Through Jesus, those same promises now belong to us. What amazes me most is that God not only forgives our sins—He also chooses to forget them.

Of course, God doesn’t literally lose memory. But He chooses never to hold our sins against us again. They no longer define us. They are erased, blotted out by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

So why do we allow the enemy to shame us for sins God has already erased? Shame lingers when we rehearse sins that God has chosen to forget.

Shame vs. Conviction

As I studied these verses, the Lord showed me a clear difference:

• Shame comes from the enemy. It causes us to hide, isolates us, and convinces us we are unworthy.
• Conviction comes from the Holy Spirit. It draws us back to God, leading us to repentance, freedom, and intimacy with Him.

If you’re feeling weighed down by guilt even after confessing, that’s not God—it’s the enemy trying to drag you back into what Jesus already paid for.

Living a Life of Confession

Confession means more than admitting fault. It means agreeing with God about sin—acknowledging that it’s wrong without trying to justify it.

A few things stood out to me:

• Confession is not a one-time act at salvation. It’s meant to be a lifestyle for believers.
• Forgiveness is already ours through Jesus, but unconfessed sin can hinder intimacy with God.
• The more we practice confession, the closer we draw to Him.

Confession is not a license to sin. We can’t treat God’s mercy lightly by thinking, “It’s okay, I’ll just ask for forgiveness later.” True confession flows from humility and love.

A Word from the Holy Spirit

As I meditated on these scriptures, I heard the Lord say to my heart:

“I am not remembering your sins. So why are you remembering the sins of others? It’s not your job to force others into confession. The best thing you can do is live this way yourself. Model a life of confession, and I will use your testimony to convict hearts.”

That pierced me deeply. I realized that while I’ve learned to receive God’s forgiveness, I can still be tempted to hold onto the sins of others. If God has chosen to blot out my sins, I need to choose to release theirs too.

A Personal Example

I’ve had moments where the enemy has tried to shame me over things I confessed long ago—bringing up memories of mistakes and whispering, “You’re still that person.” But when I go back to scriptures like Isaiah 43:25 and 1 John 1:9, I remember: No, that sin is blotted out. God doesn’t remember it, and I don’t have to carry it either.

That truth sets me free—and it can set you free too.

A Practical Challenge

Here’s something simple you can do this week:

1. Write down one sin you’ve already confessed but still feel shame about.
2. Cross it out or tear up the paper as a symbol of what God has already blotted out.
3. Thank Him for His forgiveness, and ask Him to help you forget it just as He has.

When the enemy tries to remind you of it again, respond with the Word: “My sin is forgiven and forgotten through Jesus.”

Prayer

Father God, thank You for blotting out my sins and choosing to forget them. Forgive me for the times I’ve failed to forget the sins of others, or reminded them of their past. Help me to walk in purity, living a daily life of confession before You, that I may be cleansed and purified by Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

👉 Takeaway: God has blotted out your sins and chooses not to remember them. Live in that freedom—and extend the same grace by choosing to release the sins of others.

Resources I Use

These are a few tools that help me stay consistent in my daily time with God:

• Love God Greatly SOAP Journal – my go-to for scripture study through Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer.
• Black Post-it Notes + Metallic Pens – perfect for writing memory verses and keeping them visible throughout the day.
• Bible App + Enduring Word Commentary – so helpful for reading different translations and gaining deeper context.

I pray these resources encourage you to live in the freedom of God’s forgiveness. 💛