Monday, April 24, 2017

GUILT & ANXIETY

Dear Christian teens,
Do ever feel ashamed or guilty?
Sometimes you might feel as if you don't live up to what Christ has given to you.
Maybe you feel unworthy because He went through so much pain that you deserve.

But when did you ever think that this might be a sin?

Do you ever fear for your future?
Things might not be working out for you, or your heart is conflicted.
Some days you feel no hope.

But have you ever thought that this might be a sin?

When you're guilty of the fact that someone else went through pain for you, you're simply staying aware of Christ's love, right?
And when you're anxious, you're just sad, right?

Wrong.

Christians, please know that this is not from God.
These are pitiful sins.
Being anxious is only losing trust in God and taking things in your own hands to worry about.
Being shameful of who you are is only rejecting Christ's gift of peace and joy.
So, in our sorrows we tend to feel bad for ourselves and become anxious, or maybe even guilty.

But our Father never wanted for us to drown our sadness in anxiety and worry, or guilt and shame.
He called for us to rise up, take on the truth of His Word, and glorify His name.
He wants us to be joyful, and fight the enemy.
So don't let the devil get in your mind and whisper lies that you have no hope and you will never measure up to God's love.

Listen to these truths:
Hebrews 12:2
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."

Philippians 4:6-7
"do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Christians! Lay aside what is weighing you down, look to Jesus, and run the race.
He has freed you of the shame...now receive the joy He's offered you!
Let go of your anxiety, give it to God, and tell Him all your thoughts and feelings.
His unending peace will bless you greatly.

Now rise above what is evil...honor our Savior in Heaven with joy and love!
For we are conquerors.
Ignore the lies, live in the truth.

sincerely,
                      Sophie

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