Tormenting hearts

Tormenting hearts

"Whenever our hearts in [tormenting] self-accusation make us feel guilty and condemn us. [For we are in God's hands.] For He is above and greater than our consciences (our hearts), and He knows (perceives and understands) everything [nothing is hidden from Him]." (1John.3.20 AMP)

Self-accusation is one of the most tormenting moments one could face. Once our sense of right and wrong is set, and we fall short of what we consider right, most will go on an emotional roller-coaster of self-accusation that ends up in guilt and condemnation. That is where the devil wants you at all times if he can. Knowing that with that state of mind, you could not approach God successfully. 

So the Apostle John says even in that state you must know that you are still in God's hand and that God never condemns you. Yes, God never condemns you. 

"Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us." (Rom.8.34) 

If He died for you and He did and rose for your sake and he did, how can he condemn you? He says when your heart condemns you, God is greater than your heart and He is for you and not against you. 

So do not let self-accusation have its way with you. If you did something wrong, settle it there and then with God. He is faithful and just to forgive. But refuse to stay in the place of guilt and condemnation. It only leads to a tormenting heart and in that state, you cannot approach God's throne confidently. Let go of guilt and condemnation and tormenting heart, God does not condemn you. He puts that guilt, shame, and condemnation on Christ so you can live free of it. No tormenting hearts, please. 

Good day,
Have a great day today, 
Emmanuel Okoro 
(aka Mr. Lift)

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