We must all stand before Christ to be judged (2 Corinthians 5:10; NLT).
O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me (Psalm 139:1; NLT).
There is a sense in which every day is judgement day, because we all stand before Christ whenever we pray, and he already knows everything about us.
Seeing him face to face is like looking into a mirror. Through his eyes we see with perfect clarity the truth about ourselves, and about all we think, say, do and feel.
All we can do is to acknowledge our sins with complete openness and honesty, telling him how sorry we are.
Then, we receive God’s mercy and forgiveness, for which we give thanks.
Lastly, we can move forward again, leaving our guilt behind. Having been renewed, we are ready to start again, clinging tightly, as always, to God’s love, help and support.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9; NIV).
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We shall see face to face (1 Corinthians 13:12; NIV).
Before a word is on my tongue, you, LORD, know it completely (Psalm 139:4; NIV).
Anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart (Matthew 5:28; NLT).
He forgives all my sins (Psalm 103:3; NLT).
He restoreth my soul (Psalm 23:3; KJV).