Truths that will Free You of Shame and Despair Now
Have you every been overwhelmed by shame and despair believing that your sin was too great to be forgiven. These six truths will remind you that God promises His forgiveness and love.
Have you every been overwhelmed by shame and despair believing that your sin was too great to be forgiven. These six truths will remind you that God promises His forgiveness and love.
David was guilty of pride, sexual sin, and murder. He was guilty and he knew he was guilty. Psalm 51 shares David’s words of repentance. No excuses. No blame. Just a sorrowful confession of guilt and a plea for forgiveness. Have mercy on me, O God, because of Your unfailing love.Because of Your great compassion, blot out…
Have you ever heard someone blame Adam and Eve for the pain and problems of this sinful world? It’s what we do, isn’t it? We blame. Eve blamed the “serpent” and Adam blamed “the woman [God] gave [him].” (Genesis 3:12–13) We’re always tempted to play the blame game saying, “I’m not guilty. I’m a victim….
How easy is it for you to say, “I’m sorry”? How easy is it for you to get your children to say, “I’m sorry”? Have you ever noticed that being sorry can mean different things? It can mean . . . I regret what happened, I’m sorry I got caught, I’m sorry I have to…
It’s not easy is it? I hate admitting where I’ve fallen short. I try hard to honor and obey God’s will … to love Him with my whole heart, mind, soul, and strength and love others as I love myself. But the truth is I don’t even come close. So, would you join me today…
Are you waiting on God to make something beautiful out of your mess? To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for His own…