“The Holy Spirit whispered to me that I will not be condemned when I admit my sins to the Father and entrust Him with my past painful feelings; because in Christ, the new creation has come; the old has gone, the new is here.”
– Jennifer Liu (jnX member in US)
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the life-giving Spirit in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NET)
During my devotion, God reminded and taught me using Romans 8:1-2. Three years ago, my thoughts were easily driven by the hurtful feelings from the past, especially when it came to the hurtful feelings from childhood and past mistakes.
My heart would always be filled with unexplained fears and worries based on negative feelings from shame and the feelings that I am just not good enough. In addition to my own negative voices, I also readily accepted criticisms from others and self. It became a downward spiral as I did not feel peace in life with the pain from the past.
Thinking back, I did not live out God’s words, but God has never given up on me. Through my good friend, God led me to the Bible Study Fellowship and kickstarted my regular devotion. The Holy Spirit enlightened my blinded spiritual mind. As a result, I was able to recognize how my past views were wrong. Under His leading, I now see my true self and am able to live under His love and promise.
The Holy Spirit whispered to me that I will not be condemned when I admit my sins to the Father and entrust Him with my past painful feelings; because in Christ, the new creation has come; the old has gone, the new is here. I belong to Him and am His beloved daughter. I no longer need to listen to the criticisms of me from others. I only need to let go of my past, avoid sin, because I have already been forgiven by my Heavenly Father. I truly believe that because of this spiritual journey, nobody can use my past to accuse me, for I have already been set free and walk in the freedom delivered by the truth from the Heavenly Father.
“Now this is the gospel message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth.” 1 John 1:5-6 (NET)
Dear friend, perhaps you are in a similar situation where you are being dragged down by negative feelings and have tried your hardest to get out. Let’s quiet down and come before our Heavenly Father with this prayer.
Dear Heavenly Father, I am entrusting You with my negative feelings and painful experiences from the past. Holy Spirit, open the eyes of my mind and spirit, to allow me to acknowledge Your truth and love. Because of Your complete love, I no longer need to fear. Your words have power and can release me. I will repent and be confess my past sins and shameful feelings. Heavenly Father, I know You have already forgiven and completely accepted me. I am no longer condemned because I am a new creation in Christ. The old has gone and the new is here. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
– Jennifer Liu (jnX member in US)
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