Wednesday's Verse of the Day Devotional

Good morning! I remember when I was so deep in sin that I thought if I stepped into a church, it would spontaneously combust or I would be struck by lightning. I thought my deeds would be exposed and I would be seen for the wretch I was.

I ran from Jesus and thought that in my sin, He could never love me. I knew the reality of my deeds and knew I wasn't fit to stand before Him. But when I was at the end of myself and ready to die in hopelessness and about to end my own life, I heard Him speak.

That's when everything changed. When His love came to me and His holiness convicted me, mercy came running to me and grace washed over me. I decided to confess all I did, which took a few hours; literally. He forgive it all and washed me clean. No longer did i have to hang my head low and be afraid. I was free!

Free of guilt, shame, depression, suicidal ideations, torment, sin and regret. I just had freedom. No longer did I feel ashamed. I couldn't wait to be in church. Everything I did from there was to do my best to please God. I realized I was loved, forgiven and the truth was my portion now. If you feel guilt, shame or fear from coming to the Lord, lay down the sin.

Lay down the pride and quit running from Him. Start running to Him and He will forgive you. He will set you on the path of righteousness and free you from guilt and shame. Come to Jesus and let Him love you and you will see the truth at work in your life that helps you to make each day a great day!