Romans 5:20 (NKJV) 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more…
We have all sinned. We have all done things we’re not proud of.
Romans 3:23 (NKJV) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…
Some of us may wrestle with guilt because of something we’ve done. Maybe it’s something in our distant past. Maybe it’s something we did just yesterday. Maybe even today.
It doesn’t really matter when it happened. And, to be honest, it doesn’t even matter what it was that happened. We want to remind you of one thing.
Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.
Have you failed in your marriage? Have you lost your temper and said something you wish you could take back? Have you stolen or lied? Have you judged someone or lusted after someone? Maybe you’ve done more than one of these!
But, you know what? God’s grace is sufficient to handle all of these and more.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”
Does He like it when we sin? Of course not. Sin separates us from Him.
But by His grace, we are made whole again. All we need to do is repent and ask for His forgiveness. It’s that simple.
1 John 1:9 (NKJV) 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
And then we ask Him to give us strength to avoid that sin. And we move forward!
So if guilt has you looking down or beating yourself up, stop. Give it to God and move on.
And remember that each morning is a new day with the opportunity to make it better than yesterday.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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