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How to Get Rid of Guilt, August 23
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by
the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his
anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Micah 7:18
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I am glad indeed that our feelings are no evidence that we are not
children of God. The enemy will tempt you to think that you have done
things that have separated you from God, and that He no longer loves you,
but our Lord loves us still....
Look away from yourself to the perfection of Christ. We cannot manu-
facture a righteousness for ourselves. Christ has in His hands the pure robes
of righteousness, and He will put them upon us. He will speak sweet words
of forgiveness and promise. He presents to our thirsty souls fountains of
living water whereby we may be refreshed. He bids us come unto Him
with all our burdens, all our griefs, and He says we shall find rest....
Jesus sees the guilt of the past, and speaks pardon, and we must not
dishonor Him by doubting His love. This feeling of guiltiness must be laid
at the foot of the cross of Calvary. The sense of sinfulness has poisoned
the springs of life and of true happiness. Now Jesus says, “Lay it all on
Me. I will take your sins; I will give you peace. Banish no longer your
self-respect, for I have bought you with the price of My own blood. You
are Mine. Your weakened will I will strengthen; your remorse for sin I
will remove.” Then turn your grateful heart, trembling with uncertainty, to
Him and lay hold on the hope set before you. God accepts your broken,
contrite heart, and extends to you free pardon. He offers to adopt you into
His family, with His grace to help your weakness, and the dear Saviour
will lead you on step by step, you placing your hand in His and letting Him
guide you.
Search for the precious promises of God. If Satan thrusts threatenings
before your mind, turn from them and cling to the promises, and let your
soul be comforted by their brightness. The cloud is dark in itself, but when
filled with the light it is turned to the brightness of gold, for the glory of
God is upon it
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