Guilt..Guilt..Guilt

Guilt...Guilt...Guilt

          

         

1 John 1:9 ESV         If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.   

Romans 8:1 ESV /      

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.             
Romans 5:1 ESV     

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.


     We all have done things in our past and maybe even continue to do, that can and do keep us distant from God.  I know through all my trials, I feel guilt about not writing on the blog as much as I should.  I feel guilty about things I mis handled in my personal life. I feel guilty because I think I might not be giving my all to my kids sometimes.  I feel guilty when I think about how much money I've wasted over the years not being a faithful giver. You see, all of these things are legitimate feelings caused by legitimate sins....

    All you have to do is read the first verse....As long as we confess our sin to God, it WILL be forgiven and we can just forget about it. Now, don't think this is a free coupon for a sinful life, because when we truly repent and ask for forgiveness, we make a conscience effort to turn away from the sin we are asking forgiveness for.  If we continually do the sin, then my advice is to pray and ask God for help with whatever it may be.  Also, go talk to a good bible preaching pastor or counselor if the sin seems to be too much. Anyway, back to the lesson.... Satan loves to keep us focusing on our past sins because if we are always looking back with regret, we are unable to look forward with HOPE!

Also, look at the next verse.  Very self explanatory.....If we are saved, we have pasted the point of condemnation...I mean if God forgives us then why do we feel the need to keep tormenting ourselves with past shortcomings....I'll tell you why....because it is nothing more than Satan battling us in spiritual warfare.  Remember in Ephesians, we are told to put on the armor of God to help protect us against Satan's schemes. So pray that God will keep our minds focused on the future and His will for our lives, rather than the past and Satan's schemes.

I think the main point for today is to accept the fact that we have sinned and done things that make us feel terrible.  But if we are saved and truly have turned the sins over to God and have turned from the sins, then forget about it.  God has... We have to take the God at His word....He does not condemn saved people for past sins.  Jesus took care of all of that guilt and sin on the cross..PRAISE!...

Speaking of guilt...Just had to go yell at my 4 year old for not letting me finish this blog in peace...LOL

Anyway, seriously....Jesus took your sin on His shoulders and handled them.  Just try to visualize this mighty Jesus warrior telling you " OH..those sins you keep remembering...I handled it!  I got this!....Now move your life on to doing Kingdom work and quit living in the past"

 That's a cool visual.

God Bless Ya'll!!   Pray for me and my family and also the blog...AND FYI...IF YOU HAVE ANY PRAYER REQUEST, JUST EMAIL THEM TO ME AND ILL PUT THEM ON MY LIST..