Being a Christian does not mean we never make mistakes. Somewhere along the way on our walk with God, we are going to mess up. That is an inevitability. We are all descendants of Adam and Eve and so in our genetic makeup lies 'The Rebellion.' God already understands that. He is not expecting perfection out of His children, just as any earthly father wouldn't expect it of his. God reads the heart. When you sin, are you remorseful? Did you confess? Are you trying your best to walk the path of righteousness? If you answered yes to those then that means that in your heart, you strive to do good. Your desires and intentions are to do the will of God. It means your spirit is willing. It is always going to be a battle with the flesh. But although the devil would like for you to believe that once you sin, you should wallow in guilt, be ashamed, and hang your head down in disappointment that you failed at being a Christian, that is NOT the actual response you should have to sinning. This is:
Confess. Forgive yourself. Move forward.
The power of confession takes away the power of the enemy. He knows that. Because once you have confessed your sins to God, they are forgiven. Period. And not only are they forgiven but they are wiped away entirely. The Word of God says "Love keeps no record of wrongs..." Trust me, Jesus is not up in Heaven with a pen and a pad transcribing every little mistake you have made or shortcoming you have experienced. So if He is not holding onto it, why are you?
Let it go. Take a deep breath in. Today is new.... Try Again. "Confess. Forgive yourself and move forward." You are still God's child and He still loves you regardless of your wrongdoings.
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