Heartbeat

Heartbeat

Ed Escobar and Bethany Farrell

Owning the Mistake, Finding Grace

February 17, 2026   ●   1 min

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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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