Summer in the Psalms: Week 5
Psalm 32 - How To Be Happy Pt. 2
Pastor Chris Pratt
Part of Summer In The Psalms
July 17, 2022



Psalm 32 - How To Be Happy Pt. 2
July 17, 2022


Psalm 32
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 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

In order for God to

your sin, your sin has to be .

begins when ends.

-“seeing things from the perspective of the one you’ve wronged.”


is a feeling. is an action.

” is for . “ ” is for .

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness.

6 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.

7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah

The only way to get rid of internal voices of is to drown them out with louder shouts of the .

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.

Confession starts with , but happens when we confess to .

James 5:16 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

Forgiveness isn’t just given you. Forgiveness should be given you.

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. 11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!







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