# July 12, 2026 - Forgiveness is a Gift from God - Dr. Tony Valenti

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Podcast: [Graceland Church](https://stenobird.com/podcast/graceland-church-7023808)
Published: 2026-07-12T17:35:59+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gbc-living-biblically/episodes/July-12--2026---Forgiveness-is-a-Gift-from-God---Dr--Tony-Valenti-e3m00vb
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## Resource

In this sermon, Pastor Tony explores how forgiveness is a gift from God that far surpasses any earthly treasure. Drawing from Psalm 32 and the life of King David, the message reflects on David's restoration after his greatest sin, demonstrating that God is willing to forgive the "worst" failures when we approach Him with a broken heart. Tony emphasizes that while unconfessed sin leads to spiritual and emotional "torment," honest and continual confession provides "continual relief" and restores lost joy. Ultimately, forgiveness is presented not just as the removal of guilt, but as a restoration of relationship where God becomes a "hiding place" and protector for the faithful.

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