Marie’s daily verse: For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation (

Psalms 100:5 NLT).

 DAILY DEVOTION, July 5, 2024

Psalm 32:1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

What does it mean to be blessed? In Hebrew, the word means to be exceedingly happy. Blessed refers to a heightened state of happiness and joy, implying very favorable circumstances, often resulting from the kind acts of God.

Those who are forgiven experience a profound sense of relief and joy. Our sins, which could lead us to a place of eternal separation from God, are forgiven. God, in His infinite mercy, took action. He sent His Son to the cross to atone for our sins. This act of divine love sets us free from the chains of sin and death. David, the author of the Psalm, experienced the forgiveness of God under the Old Covenant. The concept of being “covered” implies that our sins are not just forgiven, but they are also forgotten. They will never be brought up against us. Under the New Covenant, our sins are covered beneath the blood of Jesus. We are forgiven. We are not just blessed, but we are super blessed!

Father, I am so very thankful for Jesus. He took my sins away. I am loved, forgiven, and blessed. Thank You, Father! Thank You, Jesus! Amen.