Forgetting Our Sins - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : 1 Samuel 13-14, Luke 10:1-24

I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake.
Isaiah 43:25

Today's Scripture & Insight : Isaiah 43:18-25

Julie and her husband felt sadness and regret when they learned that their daughter had been shoplifting. But with God’s help, when she came to them weighed down with sorrow, they forgave her—and they helped her make restitution and receive counselling. Some months after the revelation, when their daughter made an offhand comment about how they might not trust her anymore, Julie wondered, What does she mean? She didn’t immediately think about her daughter’s offence because God had removed the sting of it from her mind. She had decided not to dwell in the past but had asked God to help her forgive.

In that moment God gave Julie a taste of His goodness and grace as she experienced the love He extends to His people. God told His people not to “dwell on the past” because He was “doing a new thing” (Isaiah 43:18-19). He also made the beautiful declaration, “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more” (v. 25). God could choose to hold our sins against us, but because of His love and mercy, He doesn’t. When we repent, He wipes our record clean.

Although our forgiven wrongdoing may have a negative impact on our lives and that of others, God will never hold that offence against us. He will enfold us in His mercy and grace.

By: Amy Boucher Pye

Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced the surprising love of God? How does His grace change and transform you?

Forgiving Father, thank You for running towards me with love. Please help me to turn from my sinful ways and return to You.