Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Day Three

Guilt is an overpowering emotion. It eats away at you inside. It's like a continual dark cloud over your soul, or like knowing that you're going to be robbed, your house is going to burn down, or you're going to die and not having the power to do anything to change it. An awful feeling. No wonder some people are driven mad by it.

God, I'm guilty. You already knew that. Please forgive me for my negligence--again. Math isn't my strong suit. I hate it. But that's no excuse. God, not only have I disgraced you, but I've hurt my parents as well. PLEASE CHANGE ME. Work in me a new heart that longs to bring glory and honor to you. God, FORGIVE ME.

And let me forgive myself. Help me understand that you have cleansed me from my transgressions. That although I sin, You have paid the penalty for my iniquities. THAT YOUR FORGIVENESS IS ENOUGH. More than enough. complete. Keep me from reverting to works to "appease" you--and myself.

FORGIVE ME.

I don't feel like reading today; please help me.
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Psalms II & VI

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