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Reflection: The promise that Jesus will return makes today matter. Peter says the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly and expose what has been hidden. That can sound frightening, but the gospel gives you a way to face the light: confess your sin and trust the faithful forgiveness of Jesus. You do not have to protect an image of having everything together. Perhaps you have been avoiding an apology, keeping a private pattern secret, or telling yourself you will deal with it later. Bring one thing honestly before God today. If another person has been harmed, consider what a truthful and humble next step would be. Repentance is not earning God’s love; it is turning toward the Savior who gives it. The future is secure in Christ, so you can live truthfully in the present. Ask God to show you where your life needs to come into the light, then take one step toward honesty.

Application Question: What would it look like to bring one hidden or postponed matter into the light with God or someone you trust?