SESSION 1 — THE CRY FOR FORGIVENESS

SESSION 1 — THE CRY FOR FORGIVENESS. Psalm 51:1–13 KJV Psalm 51 shows the cry of a sinner who knows there is mercy with God. David stops making excuses and acknowledges his sin. He asks God to blot out his transgressions, wash him, cleanse him, and create in him a clean heart. True repentance is more than regretting consequences; it honestly agrees with God about sin and turns to Him for mercy. David also asks for restoration: "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation." God's forgiveness does more than remove guilt. He can renew fellowship, restore joy, and make a forgiven person useful again. The beauty of forgiveness begins when excuses end and a broken heart discovers the mercy of God.