Owning the Mistake, Finding Grace

February 17, 2026

00:00 01:30

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Forgiveness isn’t something God reluctantly offers—it’s who He is.
In today’s episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on the familiar feeling of wanting to hide after we’ve messed up. Whether it’s a mistake at work or a moment we wish we could undo, our instinct is often to avoid, delay, or rehearse excuses. But God responds differently.

Drawing from 1 John, this episode reminds us that when we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive—not irritated, not shocked, and not holding a grudge. He isn’t waiting to lecture us; He’s waiting to restore us.

Instead of letting guilt keep you distant, this devotion invites you to bring your mistakes straight to God. Grace meets us faster than guilt ever could—and peace begins the moment we stop running and start trusting.

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Ed is the Mission and Cultural Ministries Assistant for The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory. He is a husband, father, dancer and Jesus follower.

Bethany Farrell is a beloved daughter of the King. She attempts – with varying degrees of success – to share that love daily with her husband and four young daughters, and with artists of all ages through her work as the Territorial Creative Arts Director for The Salvation Army Southern Territory. Her hands, and her life, are incredibly full.