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How To Get Rid Of Guilt, May 21
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 manufacture
a righteousness for ourselves. Christ has in His hands the pure robes of righteous-
ness, 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 com-
forted 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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