August 2, 2021 · Psalm 51:10–12

Chapel Address (Psalm 51)

“Let God do his work. Don't try to clean yourself up. Ask God to clean you up. Only God can give you joy. Stop saying it's hopeless. Start hoping God can release you from everything from addictions. God can do it, I've seen it in my own life. He will free you, that he can bring you a sense of peace. So let it out, and then what? Let God know about it. Let people know about it, Surrender it. Start talking about forgiveness. Start talking about the things that God has freed you from, and, let's be able to recognize that we can actually talk about forgiveness in a in a world that is actually craving forgiveness because it's so unforgiving. And people who disagree with you vehemently, just, show them love because you will be able to talk about forgiveness in a way that is able to show them something that they are craving that God offers. Talk about your story, admit your weakness to point to God. Just imagine if we were a community in Tyndale. It where Saved by Grace wasn't just a slogan, it was a way of life where people would see us increasing in mercy and joy altogether. God will never cancel you. Jesus will never cancel you. He actually says in John 637, All those the Father gives to me will come to me and whoever comes to me, I will never drive away. He will not drive away. He wants to live. I help you live in forgiveness. You can step into the light, allow the darkness to fade away. You Psalm 51. Pray it, use it, and claim it because God is not a God of cancelling.”