Edward F. Lundwall Jr.
Psalm 32: The Beatitude of the Redeemed
Theme Verses: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputes not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2
O Father, again I would thank you for the new heart and guileless spirit you have given me. By these undeserved gifts, your justification and righteousness find progressive harmony. What praise we must give you! During this process you give us the security of the sure mercies of David. I pray that others will recognize that the one so blessed must have a heart and spirit like David’s. What joy we experience when we give you a "spirit" in which there is no deceit. What foolishness to think that we can be "clever" with you, and/or manipulate you to achieve selfish purposes.
Enable me to fully share the blessedness of being honest inside. Help me to feel so secure in my relationship with you that I dare open myself up entirely before you. Help me to feel with my soul and spirit the greatness of a salvation in which Jesus washed away my sin with His precious blood! O what unspeakable blessedness it is to be in Him so that you no longer "impute (account) iniquity" to me! You are worthy of thanksgiving, praise and honor forever for making such salvation available to men with independent wills! For to us is given a new heart and mind that finds fulfillment in obeying, trusting and fellowsipping with you through your promises, your Word and the Spirit of Jesus!
I marvel that though you have given us this perfect, secure standing, you still chasten us and draw us back when we wander and sin. O Father, what a basis for hope in the time of our troubles. I humbly ask for your glory's sake by abiding in Christ, that I be enabled to be fruitful to fulfill the vision of making disciples which you have given me. To this end do I hope in you!
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