“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” — Psalm 32:1
Real happiness is not found in possessions or success, but in forgiveness. David confessed that when he hid his sin, “my bones wasted away… my strength was sapped” (Psalm 32:3–4). Guilt crushed him, but when he turned to God, forgiveness restored his joy.
Forgiveness lifts the heaviest burden a person can carry—the burden of sin. That’s why David prayed, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation” (Psalm 51:12). Happiness flows from a clean heart and peace with God.
Through Christ, this promise is ours: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). The forgiven soul is the free soul—and the free soul is the happy soul.
Your brother in Christ,
Apostle Ashok Martin
Declare it today:
1. I am forgiven by God through Christ.
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” — Ephesians 1:7
2. I am free from guilt and condemnation.
“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1
3. I receive the joy of a clean heart.
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” — Psalm 32:1
4. I declare that my sins are removed completely.
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” — Psalm 103:12
5. I choose to forgive others as Christ forgave me.
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13
6. I release bitterness and embrace peace.
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger… forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:31–32
7. I forgive, and I am set free from bondage.
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36
8. I walk in love, not in offense.
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8
9. I rejoice in the joy of restored fellowship.
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” — Psalm 51:12
10. I live in the blessing of mercy, both received and given.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” — Matthew 5:7