by Rick Warren Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others
have done to us. Matthew 6:12 (TEV)
"If you're a Christian carrying guilt around, it's because you're not taking
advantage of what Jesus Christ did on the cross."We all make mistakes. We all have regrets. I don't measure up to my own
standard for myself, much less God's standard of perfection. It's not very
hard to admit you're not perfect. So what do we do when we fall short?I was listening to a psychologist on the radio recently. A guy called in
and was pouring his heart out about how guilty he felt for things he had
done wrong. He asked, "How can I get rid of my guilt?" This psychologist
said: "You can't. You've got to learn to live with it." I almost shouted
at the radio: "Wait a minute! Give me that guy's phone number! He doesn't
have to go through life filled with guilt!"There is no reason in the world you have to live with guilt. God has given
us a way to get rid of guilt. It's called confession. God promises that
when we confess, He forgives us instantly, totally, completely, freely, and
continuously. If you're a Christian carrying guilt around, it's because
you're not taking advantage of what Jesus Christ did on the cross. The next
step in making contact with God is pardon: I give God my guilt. God wants to forgive you. * You don't have to beg for forgiveness
have done to us. Matthew 6:12 (TEV)
"If you're a Christian carrying guilt around, it's because you're not taking
advantage of what Jesus Christ did on the cross."We all make mistakes. We all have regrets. I don't measure up to my own
standard for myself, much less God's standard of perfection. It's not very
hard to admit you're not perfect. So what do we do when we fall short?I was listening to a psychologist on the radio recently. A guy called in
and was pouring his heart out about how guilty he felt for things he had
done wrong. He asked, "How can I get rid of my guilt?" This psychologist
said: "You can't. You've got to learn to live with it." I almost shouted
at the radio: "Wait a minute! Give me that guy's phone number! He doesn't
have to go through life filled with guilt!"There is no reason in the world you have to live with guilt. God has given
us a way to get rid of guilt. It's called confession. God promises that
when we confess, He forgives us instantly, totally, completely, freely, and
continuously. If you're a Christian carrying guilt around, it's because
you're not taking advantage of what Jesus Christ did on the cross. The next
step in making contact with God is pardon: I give God my guilt. God wants to forgive you. * You don't have to beg for forgiveness
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