When you’re raising a family, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. As a young mother, I often felt overwhelmed with tons of menial tasks which seemed to sap my energy. I felt guilty for not spending enough time with my children. I felt guilty having a sink full of dirty dishes and laundry piled up to the ceiling. I felt guilty for not having a quality moment with my husband.

Guilt – guilt – guilt! It can eat away at your self confidence. It can devour you and throw you into a pit of despair. It can swallow up and spit out your faith.

I think this is one of the devil’s most insidious tools. He wants us to think we are unworthy of any kind of forgiveness or love. As soon as he grips us with these thoughts, he as gained a small victory.

Praise God that He has provided the answer for this ugly feeling. He sent His own Son – Himself in the flesh – to take all this guilt off our shoulders and bear it for us. Each of our sins has been washed away through His suffering and death. He did this willingly because of His love for us. What a friend we have In Jesus!