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Five Ways To Live Above Guilt

Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough for God? No matter how much you pray, worship, or try to live right, there’s always a lingering feeling of guilt, doubt, or spiritual failure.  If so, let me break the good news to you that you’re not alone.  

Many believers struggle with the thought that they are not truly godly and that they’re somehow a disappointment to God. That feeling doesn’t come from God, it’s the enemy messing with your mind.  

One of Satan’s greatest strategies is deception. He knows he cannot take away your salvation, so he works hard to make you think you’re not worthy of God’s love. His goal is to make you believe a lie so that you live in defeat rather than the victory Christ has already won for you.  

That’s why the Bible admits to us

1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

If the enemy can make you doubt God’s love, he knows he can weaken your faith.

You see, your mistakes, struggles, and doubts can not separate you from God’s love. God’s love is constant, consistent, and unchanging.

Romans 8:38-39 that: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Now that you know the enemy’s tactics, here’s how you can fight back:  

1. Renew your mind with God’s word daily

The enemy thrives in ignorance, but God’s Word is your weapon. (Romans 12:2)  

2. Reject condemnation

Conviction comes from the Holy Spirit to lead you back to God, but condemnation comes from the devil to push you away from God. Learn to recognize the difference.

3. Guard your thoughts

When negative thoughts come, don’t entertain them. Instead, do what is in 2 Corinthians 10:5. Counter lies with truth. When the enemy says, You’re not godly, remind him: I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21).

4. Stay in a community

Isolation makes you an easy target for the enemy. Stay connected with other believers who can encourage and uplift you.  

5. Pray and resist the enemy

Prayer isn’t just talking to God; it’s also spiritual warfare. Fight negative thoughts in the place of prayer.

James 4:7 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

So the next time the enemy tries to bring guilt and mess with your mind, remind him: I belong to Jesus, and nothing you say can change that truth.

Shalom!