Kingdom Hart Ministries

09/05/2026

Forgive Yourself
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If you’ve ever disappointed yourself, fallen into something you knew better than to do, or wondered, “How did I end up here again?”—you are not alone. Sometimes the person we struggle most to forgive is the one looking back at us in the mirror.
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Scripture
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” — Romans 7:15
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There is something deeply reassuring about Paul’s honesty when he wrote this in the book of Romans. This was an apostle, a man used mightily by God, yet he openly acknowledged the struggle within himself. He knew what was right, desired what was right, and still found himself falling short.

Most of us understand that struggle.

We say something we wish we could take back. We repeat a mistake we promised ourselves we would never make again. We allow anger, temptation, pride, fear, or weakness to get the better of us, and afterward we can become our own harshest judge.

Conviction has a purpose. When the Holy Spirit reveals something that needs to change, we should listen. We should repent, ask God to forgive us, make things right where possible, and turn away from what pulled us down.

But repentance and self-punishment are not the same thing.
God’s grace is not permission to keep living however we please. Grace does not say that sin does not matter. In fact, genuine grace draws us toward change. When we truly understand what Christ has forgiven, our desire should be to walk closer to Him, not farther away.

Yet after we have sincerely repented, there comes a point when continuing to condemn ourselves no longer produces holiness—it simply keeps us chained to yesterday.

You may remember your failure, but God is calling you forward.

Perhaps forgiving yourself begins by agreeing with God. If He says there is mercy, receive mercy. If He says you are forgiven, stop trying to pay a debt Christ has already carried. Learn from what happened. Let it humble you. Let it deepen your dependence upon Him. But do not build your identity around your worst moment.

Paul struggled, but he did not stop following Jesus.

Neither should you.

Fall down, repent, receive His grace, get back up, and keep walking.
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Reflection
Have I truly repented of my failure, or am I continuing to punish myself for something I have already placed before God?

Encouragement
Your failure may be part of your story, but by the grace of God, it does not have to become your identity.
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Prayer
Father, forgive me where I have fallen short and give me a truly repentant heart. Help me learn from my failures without living beneath their condemnation. Thank You for Your grace that forgives me, changes me, and gives me strength to rise again and keep following You. Amen.

08/29/2026

I Know a Name

To everyone who has ever faced a moment when you did not know what to say, where to turn, or how things could possibly change, there is a name worth knowing. He is my hope, and I would like to remind you of Him—or perhaps introduce you to Him.
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Scripture
“Therefore, God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name — Philippians 2:9
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There are names we know because of family, friendship, reputation, or history. Some names bring comfort because of the person connected to them. Others carry authority because of the position they represent.

But I know a Name unlike any other.

Jesus.

When the weight of life feels too heavy, I know a Name. When fear begins whispering that everything is going to fall apart, I know a Name. When guilt reminds me of yesterday, when grief makes tomorrow difficult to imagine, or when I simply do not know what to pray, I know a Name.

But there is something important here. The name of Jesus is not a magic word we attach to our problems to make them disappear. Its power is found in who Jesus is.

He is the One who welcomed the rejected, forgave sinners, restored the broken, and gave hope to people others had written off. He is the One who carried our sin to the cross, conquered the grave, and opened the way for us to be reconciled to God.

Scripture tells us there is salvation in no other name. That means Christianity is not ultimately about becoming good enough to reach God. It is about discovering that in Jesus, God came looking for us.

For the believer, perhaps you need to remember today who you already know. You may not know what tomorrow holds—but you know Jesus.

And if you are still seeking, questioning, or unsure what you believe, you do not have to have everything figured out before you begin turning toward Him. Start with His name. Ask Him to show you who He is. Read His words. Look at His life.

Behind the name of Jesus you will discover more than religion.
You will discover a Saviour who still welcomes people home.

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Reflection
Whatever you are facing today, remind yourself that even when you do not know the answer, you can know the One who walks with you through it.

Encouragement
There is hope in His name, grace in His presence, and an open invitation for anyone willing to turn toward Jesus.
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Prayer
Jesus, thank You that Your name represents everything You are—Saviour, Redeemer, Comforter, Shepherd, and Friend. When I am uncertain, afraid, weary, or searching, help me turn toward You and trust You more deeply. And for the person still discovering who You are, reveal Your love, grace, and truth in a way that draws their heart closer to You. Amen.

08/22/2026

Let Go of the Pen

Many years ago, I heard it said, “I want God to take hold of the pen and write my story.” The words stayed with me and became the inspiration for this message.
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Scripture
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” — Psalm 37:5
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Even at our best, when we know our heavenly Father is good, faithful, and worthy of our trust, we can still find ourselves trying to write the next chapter on our own. We know He sees the end from the beginning and holds every chapter of our lives in His hands, yet we still plan, strive, worry, and sometimes force doors open because letting go of control can feel uncomfortable.

But God never asked us to carry the responsibility of knowing how the whole story will unfold. He asks us to trust His heart, follow His leading, and place the next page into His hands.

That trust is often tested most when life does not unfold as we expected. In those moments, we may be tempted to take the pen back—to rush ahead, assume the worst, or try to force an outcome because waiting on God feels frightening.

When we try to write the story ourselves, we often write from fear, impatience, or our own limited understanding. We carry questions we cannot answer and burdens we were never meant to bear.

Surrender does not mean becoming passive or refusing to make decisions. It means continuing to pray, obey, and walk faithfully while releasing our demand to control the outcome. We still take the steps God places before us, but we stop trying to make everything happen in our own strength.

If today feels uncertain, do not let fear take hold of the pen. Let faith place it back into God’s hands.

Place your future into the hands of the Author who can redeem even the chapters you would never have chosen. Some pages may be difficult, and some seasons may not make sense while you are living through them, but God will not abandon you in the middle of your story.

Let go of the pen. Trust God with what has already been written, follow Him through the chapter before you, and leave the ending in His faithful hands.
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Reflection
What part of your story are you still trying to control, and what would it look like to place it fully into God’s hands today?

Encouragement
You do not need to know how every chapter will unfold; you only need to trust the One who will faithfully walk with you through each one.
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Prayer
Father, thank You for being good and faithful in every season. Forgive me for the times I have tried to control what I should have trusted to You. Today, I surrender my plans, fears, and future into Your loving hands. Help me to pray, obey, and follow where You lead, trusting You with every chapter still to come.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

08/15/2026

Nevertheless at Your Word

To everyone who has ever wanted to trust God completely but found that your faith was still wrestling with disappointment, uncertainty, or what you could see, this message is for you. God is not intimidated by the places where your faith is still growing; sometimes one simple step of obedience is where He begins to reveal more of Himself.
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Scripture
“Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” — Luke 5:4–5
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Peter knew fishing. He knew the water, the nets, and the right conditions, And he knew what an unsuccessful night looked like. He and the others had worked for hours and had nothing to show for it.

When he had all but given up, Jesus told him to go back out and lower the nets again.

Peter’s response was not overflowing with confidence. You can almost hear the weariness in his words: “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing.” Everything Peter had experienced told him there was little reason to expect anything different.

But then came the words that changed everything:
“Nevertheless at Your word…”

Peter’s faith may not have been fully caught up with what Jesus was saying, but he obeyed what he had heard.

And Jesus met him there.

The catch was so great that the net began to break and another boat had to come alongside to help. Jesus did not wait until Peter possessed flawless faith before demonstrating His power. He met imperfect faith with abundant grace.

There will be moments when we are much like Peter. We have prayed before. We have tried before. We have been disappointed before. God may be asking us to trust Him again, while everything within us remembers the empty nets of yesterday.

Faith does not always sound like, “Lord, I understand exactly what You are doing.” Sometimes faith simply says, “Nevertheless at Your word.”

Do not underestimate what God can do with a sincere step of obedience. Your faith may still be growing, but His grace is already sufficient.
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Reflection
Where might Jesus be asking you to trust His word even though your past experience is telling you not to expect very much?

Encouragement
You do not need perfect faith to take the next step. Bring Jesus the faith you have, obey His leading, and allow Him to show you more of who He is.
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Prayer
Lord Jesus, sometimes my past disappointments speak louder than my faith, but I choose to trust Your word. Help me obey even when I do not fully understand, and by Your Holy Spirit give me the faith, peace, and courage to follow where You lead. May every step draw me closer to You and reveal more of Your grace and faithfulness. Amen.

08/08/2026

Let Your Seed Grow

If you’ve ever felt discouraged by slow progress, frustrated by a stumble, or tempted to compare your walk with someone else’s, remember that growth takes time. What God has planted in you may still be developing beneath the surface.
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Scripture
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6
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A seed does not become a mature plant overnight. Before anything appears above the ground, roots begin forming beneath the surface. Though hidden, growth is already taking place.

Our walk with Christ is often the same.

There are seasons when we can clearly see change in our lives. At other times, growth feels slow, and we may become discouraged. We stumble in areas we thought we had overcome, or compare ourselves with someone who seems further ahead.

But a stumble does not mean the seed has died.

God’s grace meets us when we fall and calls us to rise again. Even our failures can help us grow when they lead us into greater humility, dependence, and trust in Christ.

Comparison can also keep us from recognizing what God is doing. Some plants bloom early, while others spend longer developing deep roots. Your journey will not look exactly like someone else’s. The goal is not to match their growth, but to remain rooted in Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to shape your life.

Do not overlook the quiet signs of growth. Choosing forgiveness, returning to prayer, resisting temptation, or responding with patience where you once reacted in anger may seem small, but these are signs that the seed is taking root.

You cannot force spiritual maturity, but you can remain where growth is nurtured. Stay close to Christ. Let His Word guide you. Listen to the Holy Spirit, receive His correction, and keep taking the next faithful step.

Do not give up because your growth seems slow.
Stay planted. Stay patient. Let your seed grow.
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Reflection
Where might God be producing quiet growth in you, even if you cannot yet see the full fruit?

Encouragement
You are not an abandoned work; You may not be where you want to be, but God is not finished with you.
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Prayer
Lord, thank You for being patient with me as I grow. Help me not to give up when I stumble or compare my journey with others. Keep me rooted in Christ, patient in the process, and confident that You will complete the work You began in me. Amen.

08/01/2026

Permission to Love and Forgive Yourself

To everyone who struggles to extend even a little of grace toward yourself, this message is for you. You may have carried regret, disappointment, or shame for so long that being hard on yourself feels deserved. But God never intended condemnation to become your permanent home.
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Scripture
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” - Romans 8:1
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Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is the one looking back at us in the mirror.

We remember what we said, what we did, the opportunities we missed, and the people we may have disappointed. We continue replaying the past and passing judgment on ourselves.

But if God has forgiven you, you do not honour Him by continuing to condemn yourself.

Forgiving yourself does not mean pretending the mistake never happened. It does not mean refusing responsibility or calling something right that was wrong. You may need to make something right, learn from what happened, or choose a different path going forward. But you do not need to keep punishing yourself for something Christ has already paid for.

Allow God’s grace to have the final word. Believe that the blood of Jesus is greater than your failure and that your worst moment does not have the authority to define your entire life.

You would never speak to someone else the way you speak to yourself. You would remind them that God is merciful. You would encourage them to seek and pray for forgiveness. You would tell them they are still loved, still valuable, and not beyond restoration.
Those words of grace are also for you.

Jesus did not come only to forgive the people around you. He came for you.

He knew every weakness, every stumble, and every regret you would carry, yet He still chose the cross. His love was not withdrawn when you failed, and His compassion has not run out.

Let the Holy Spirit quiet the accusing voice within you. Receive His comfort, His gentleness, and His peace. Begin seeing yourself through the mercy of God rather than through the harshest memories of your past.

You have permission to release what God has forgiven.
You have permission to heal.

And by His grace, you have permission to love the person He is still restoring.
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Reflection
Am I holding myself under condemnation for something God is asking me to place beneath His grace?

Encouragement
Your failure may be part of your story, but because of Jesus, it does not have to become your identity.
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Prayer
Lord, help me receive the forgiveness and mercy You so freely give. Teach me to to see myself through Your grace rather than through my failures. Quiet every accusing voice and help me walk forward in the freedom, peace, and restoration of Christ. Amen.

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07/25/2026

Let It Be According to Your Word

Do you want to trust God but still carry questions about where obedience may lead? Mary’s story offers encouragement. Faith does not always begin with complete understanding. Sometimes it begins with a heart that chooses to trust the One who has spoken.
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Scripture
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” -- Luke 1:38
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When the angel told Mary that she would give birth to the Messiah, she could not fully understand how it would happen or see everything the future would hold. She knew there would likely be questions, challenges, and misunderstanding from those around her.

Mary did ask an honest question: “How will this be?” Her question was not an act of unbelief. She was trying to understand something far beyond her natural ability.

Faith does not mean we never have questions. It means our questions do not become greater than our trust in God.

After hearing the Angel Gabriel’s answer, Mary responded with one of the greatest expressions of faith recorded in Scripture:

“I am the Lord’s servant… May your word to me be fulfilled.”

Mary did not base her obedience on having every answer. She based it on the character of the One who had spoken.

Saying yes to God placed her reputation, relationships, and her future into His hands. She could not control how others might respond, but she trusted that God’s purposes were good even when the road ahead was uncertain.

God still speaks through His Word. He still leads us into places that require faith. Sometimes He calls us to forgive when it feels difficult, to step forward when we feel inadequate, or to trust Him when the path ahead is unclear.

Our response too, may begin with an honest question: “Lord, how will this work?” But Mary’s example reminds us not to remain trapped in uncertainty. We can bring our questions to God and still surrender our hearts to Him.

Dear reader, whatever truth God is asking you to trust, or whatever act of obedience lies before you, let your heart echo Mary’s declaration:

“Lord, let it be according to Your Word.”
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Reflection
Is there an area of your life where uncertainty has made it difficult to trust God? Bring your questions honestly before Him and then place what you cannot understand into His faithful hands.

Encouragement
Faith is not having every answer. It is trusting the One who does. You can trust His character and confidently place your “yes” in His hands.
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Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You that Your Word is true and Your character is trustworthy. Help me bring my questions to You without allowing uncertainty to overcome my faith. Give me a heart like Mary’s. One that is humble, willing, and surrendered. Even when difficult, may my response also be, “Let it be according to Your Word.”

In Jesus’ name, amen.

07/18/2026

Nothing Wasted

To everyone who has ever looked back on a hard season and wondered if anything good could come from it, this devotional is for you. God sees more than the pain, the failure, or the struggle. In His hands, even the parts of our story we would not have chosen, can become places where His grace is revealed.
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Scripture
“He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” — 2 Corinthians 1:4
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Many of us carry chapters we would rather skip over. Decisions we regret. Seasons where we were weak. Times when our health failed, our faith felt thin, or our strength seemed gone. We may look back and think, “How could anything good come from that?”

But God sees differently.
Nothing is wasted in the hands of God.

He can take a past failure and turn it into wisdom for someone who is about to walk in those same footsteps. He can take a season of sickness and turn it into compassion for someone walking through pain. He can take a time of grief and use it to help you sit gently with someone who is grieving. He can take what once felt like defeat and make it a testimony of His sustaining grace.

This is not about glorifying our wounds. It is about glorifying the God who met us in them.

The Holy Spirit, our Comforter, does not simply bring comfort to us; He also forms comfort within us. Through Him our hearts become more patient, gentle, merciful, and understanding. The person who has been restored often becomes a safe place for someone who is still struggling. The one who has received grace often becomes quicker to extend grace.

Your story may not be perfect, but it can still be powerful.
There may be someone who needs to hear, “I have been there, and God was faithful.” Someone may need the encouragement that failure is not final, sickness or setbacks are not the end of hope.

When we surrender our past to Christ, He does not waste it. He redeems it, reshapes it, and uses it to point others to His love.
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Reflection
What part of your story might God use to bring comfort, wisdom, or hope to someone else?

Encouragement
Your past does not disqualify you; in the hands of Jesus, it may become the very place where His grace speaks through you.
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Prayer
Lord, thank You that nothing surrendered to You is wasted. Help me to trust You with the painful, broken, and difficult parts of my story. Encourage my heart to remember that my past does not disqualify me from being used by You. Let the comfort and grace I have received become a testimony that brings hope to someone else.
Amen.

07/11/2026

On My Knees, Made Strong

To everyone coming into this day with a tired heart, a full mind, or burdens you have carried, may this devotional remind you that the strongest place you can stand is often the place where you bow before the Lord. That humble surrender is the doorway to grace, peace, and renewed strength.
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Scripture
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” -- James 4:10
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There is something deeply powerful about coming before the Lord on our knees. The world often tells us that strength is found in standing tall, pushing harder, proving ourselves, and refusing to show weakness. But the kingdom of God teaches us something beautifully different. Before the Lord, we do not have to pretend to be strong. We are invited to humble ourselves in His sight and trust that He is the One who lifts us up.

James 4:10 gives us a simple but life-changing promise: “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” It is the posture of a heart that says, “Lord, I need You. I cannot carry this alone. I trust You with what I cannot control.”

Prayer is one of the places where that humility becomes real. On our knees, we bring Him our fears, dreams, disappointments, questions, and burdens. We stop trying to control what only God can hold. We lay down the pressure to have every answer. And there, in the quiet of His presence, we discover that He meets us with love, mercy and grace.

This is where striving begins to lose its grip. The Holy Spirit gently reminds us that surrender is not failure; it is faith. It is the place where our hearts become quiet enough to receive the strength, peace, and guidance God has already made available to us.
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Reflection
What do you need to humbly place before the Lord today so He can lift you in His way and in His time?

Encouragement
You do not have to force yourself to stand strong today; bow before the Lord, and let His grace lift you.
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Prayer
Lord, I come before You today with a humble heart. I lay down my fears, my striving, my need for control, and everything I have been trying to carry in my own strength. Thank You that when I humble myself before You; You draw me near and lift me by Your grace. Help me rise from this place of surrender to you with peace, confidence, and renewed faith. Amen.

07/04/2026

Every Stripe, Every Thorn, Every Nail

A good friend of mine wrote a song, and the lyrics became the inspiration for this devotional. As I reflected on them, they drew my heart back to the love of Christ and the mercy revealed through the cross. His words remind us that the suffering of Jesus was not empty pain, but mercy poured out for sinners like us. Every wound He bore speaks of love, forgiveness, and freedom.

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Scripture
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5
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There are moments when the cross becomes more than something we believe in. It becomes something we see with the eyes of the heart.

Every stripe on the back of Jesus speaks of a love that did not turn away from suffering. Every thorn pressed into His brow speaks of a mercy that entered our shame. Every nail driven into His hands and feet speaks of a door that was opened for sinners who could never open it themselves.

The cross was not an accident. It was not defeat. It was not simply the cruelty of men on display. It was the love of God revealed in the deepest way possible.

Jesus carried what we could not carry. He bore the weight of sin, guilt, shame, and separation so that we could receive forgiveness, mercy, peace, and life. The punishment that brought us peace was placed upon Him. The wounds He endured became the place where our healing begins.

There is something deeply humbling about that. We do not stand before God because we earned our place. We do not come boldly because we have lived perfectly. We come because Jesus made a way. We come because mercy met us at the cross.

That is why the cry of the heart becomes, “O my Lord, have mercy.” Not as a hopeless plea from someone left outside, but as the thankful prayer of someone who has been welcomed in.
Jesus did not merely improve our condition. Through Him, we are forgiven, restored, and made alive.

The cross reminds us that mercy was not given lightly. It was paid for deeply. And because Jesus paid it all, we can walk today in gratitude, humility, peace, and freedom.
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Reflection
Take a moment today to remember that every wound Jesus bore was love reaching for you.

Encouragement
You are not beyond mercy, not outside His reach, and not forgotten by the One who set you free.
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Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for the cross. Thank You for every stripe, every thorn, and every nail that speaks of Your love and mercy. Help me never to take lightly the freedom You purchased for me. Teach me to walk in gratitude, peace, and humility, remembering that I am forgiven because of You. Amen.