Welcome Heart, Sue Donaldson, Speaker

There's much written on true and false guilt.

One is God's conviction. We can take care of it right then and there (if we choose to, if we are smart, if we are humble) by confessing our stupidity and independence from our Father.

The other is from Satan. He continues to throw emotional mud at us long after we've confessed and been restored. We don't need to carry that sludge; it slows our walk, it hinders our usefulness, and steals our joy. Get rid of it. Believe you're forgiven, period. Making God a liar is foolish. He said we are washed in the blood. And, since it was the blood of His Son, we know He was serious.

So, take heart. It's the best news you may be reading today.

Feeling guilty? Lay those feelings before your Lord. Believe what He has to say about them. And make a fresh start. Now. Before you do anything else.