For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping my endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5

 Have you ever made someone angry? Maybe it was your parents, or a friend, co-worker, and whatever you did had a lasting effect on your relationship with them. Every time you see them; you relive your offense and their angry response. Avoidance becomes the tool you use to shield your hurting emotions. Many relationships have dissolved in this manner.

 Today’s verse reminds us that even when we sin against God, His anger only lasts a short while. 1 John 1:9 says: If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Confession of sin is the eraser that wipes the trespass off the dry eraser board. God holds no grudges and wants to restore His relationship with you quickly. Avoidance is impossible with God, because He is everywhere, and, as a child of God, His Holy Spirit resides in your life.

 Satan will do everything in his power to make you think God is disappointed with you and holds a grudge, especially when you commit what you’d consider a big sin (or repeated sin). Satan is full of lies and wants to make you think that God is avoiding you. God’s silence does not mean He has left you; it’s your opportunity to reconnect with Him through prayer and asking forgiveness.

 The next time you sin, don’t despair. God is ready and willing to forgive you immediately so you can continue to maintain that close bond with Him. Confess, repent, restore, it’s that simple. God bless!