But you forgive us, and so we will worship you (Psalm 130:4, CEV).
Plum Blossoms, Nagoya, Japan — photo courtesy of Matthew Taylor
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is forgiveness.
Worship is the fruit of forgiveness. Those who have been forgiven by God worship God. Jesus said this of a sinful woman, “So I tell you that all her sins are forgiven, and that is why she has shown great love. But anyone who has been forgiven for only a little will show only a little love” (Luke 7:47, CEV).
Jesus forgave this woman’s sins and so she poured out her love to him by kissing his feet and washing them with her tears.
Our heartfelt worship is our expression of love for God. Today’s verse from the Psalms captures this thought succinctly.
But you forgive us, and so we will worship you (Psalm 130:4, CEV).
Forgiveness is like a heaven-sent love potion. It restores our relationship with God and draws us into His arms of love.
Response: LORD God, a thousand words of thanks are not enough. Your forgiveness draws me to worship you with a grateful heart. I praise you, LORD of heaven and earth. Amen.
Your Turn: Does God’s forgiveness move you to worship?
I love the Psalms 
Absolutely, His forgiveness is a reason for praise and a reason for me to read through and cite various Bible verses.
I love the statement you made: “Worship is the fruit of forgiveness. Those who have been forgiven by God worship God.” May my heart rejoice every day because my sin has been washed in the blood of Christ!
There is no greater reason to worship than knowing the cleansing power of Jesus.
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Thanks, Vincent.
You’re very welcome David.
Thank you! Gorgeous photo!
I agree. It makes me want to return to Japan. We lived there for two years.
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