When we turn our will and our life over to God’s care and trust in the new life Jesus gives us, does that mean we should never reflect on guilty feelings? No! There is a valid source of guilt which comes when we fall back into self-will and disobey God’s commands. The Holy Spirit will warn us that we are off track. We call this, being convicted of sin. We’ve done wrong and we feel guilty. This is a wake-up signal from God that we are sliding downhill into dangerous and destructive patterns. Guilt is our indicator to turn and get back on the right path.
And when he (the Holy Spirit) comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. (John 16:8 NLT)
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. (Proverbs 28:13 NLT)
The more quickly we confess, repent, and make amends for our wrongdoing, the more quickly the weight of guilt will be removed from our shoulders. We can then get back to living life to the full, free of all condemnation.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess that I have been falling back into self-will in my thoughts, my words, and my deeds. In Your mercy, forgive me and cleanse me from my sin. Thank You for freeing me from all condemnation and restoring me to the blessed life I have received from You. Amen
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