‘As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.’ – Psalms 103:12
We all make mistakes. As we grow in our faith, God helps us to reduce some mistakes, but even the most wonderful person sometimes gives in to temptations.
When we do something wrong then our natural reaction is to try and hide it. “I didn’t do it! That’s not what I meant!” Or you just remain quiet and hope no-one notices what you hide in the dark corners of your soul.
The result of all this is, unfortunately, only feelings of guilt and distance between us and God and our fellow man.
The opposite side of the coin is to admit your wrongdoings and apologise. It requires humility to admit that you did something wrong, but it’s certainly the best way to prevent a lot of negative consequences.
God is not surprised when we sin. However, He wants to remove that burden from us. The Bible says if we confess our sins then we don’t have to think about them again, because God also doesn’t do so.
Accept God’s Forgiveness – It is His Gift To You
Prayer: Lord, I keep on feeling guilty about what I did wrong. Help me to accept that You have removed my guilt and that I don’t have to think about it again. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Challenge: When we don’t want to forgive others, it’s very difficult to accept God’s forgiveness. Is there someone you have to forgive? Choose to do so now.
