Why do we dwell on our sins more than God?

Confession time! I have to admit, I'm guilty of dwelling on my sins more than God does. It's like I forget that all sin is sin, no matter how big or small, and that God forgives me instantly when I sincerely ask for forgiveness. Unlike us humans, who sometimes hold grudges, God is quick to let go. But for some reason, even after confessing my sins to Him, I still feel ashamed. But you know what? I'm learning and growing!

If you're anything like me, I want to encourage you today to release yourself, just as God has released you from your sins long before you even committed them. Let me remind you of a few powerful verses:

First, in Romans 4:7-8, it says, "Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them." God doesn't charge us with iniquity; He covers our sins and forgives our transgressions.

Second, in Psalms 103:12, it beautifully states, "He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west." Our sins are completely removed from us, never to be held against us again.

And lastly, in Isaiah 43:25, God declares, "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more." He not only forgives us, but He also chooses to forget our sins.

So, if there's one person who truly forgives and forgets, it's God! We may not be perfect beings and will inevitably stumble, but the incredible gift we have is the ability to go to God and have our sins forgiven, never to be remembered again. He nailed our sin debt to the cross and casted all our sins into the depths of the sea.

The Hebrew word for forgiveness literally means "lifted off," so there's no need for us to be weighed down or burdened by our sins when God has already lifted them up. Isn't that amazing? Let's embrace this truth and live in the freedom that comes from knowing we are forgiven and loved by a God who never holds our past against us.

It's important to remember that God's forgiveness is not conditional on our own ability to forgive ourselves. We may struggle with feelings of guilt and shame, but we must trust in God's promise of forgiveness and let go of our own self-condemnation. We must also remember that forgiveness is not a one-time event, but a continual process of surrendering our sins to God and allowing Him to work in our hearts and minds.

As we continue to grow in our faith, let us strive to focus on God's grace and mercy, rather than dwelling on our own shortcomings. Let us trust in His promise of forgiveness and live in the freedom that comes from knowing we are loved and accepted by Him. And let us extend that same grace and forgiveness to others, just as God has extended it to us