Psalms 31:5 “I have acknowledged my offense to you, and I have not concealed my injustice. I said, ‘I will confess against myself, my injustice to the Lord’ and you forgave the impiety of my sin.”

Once God confronted David of his sins in a dramatic way, the sinner was contrite and accused himself of his wanton wrongdoing. He could have tried to deny or try to excuse himself, but he did not. God could have withheld his forgiveness, but he did not. As quickly as David was contrite and confessed his sins, God forgave him. How often have we delayed going to confession, choosing to live in denial? But once we do confess with a contrite heart, God’s merciful forgiveness is poured upon us. God awaits our contrition. Lord, have mercy on me, for I have sinned against you, who has loved me beyond measure. Like the Prodigal Son, I don’t deserve to be your son, but you embrace me with your love.