We give up peace.Īlthough we experience authentic guilt, the overwhelming amount of mental and emotional energy we spend feeling guilty is based on false guilt. What’s at stake when we don’t let go of excessive guilt? We give up freedom. Forgiveness is a central theme of Christianity, and the New Testament directly deals with guilt through the once-and-for-all guilt offering of a guiltless Savior. When you address real guilt with truth, you are free to embrace the changes you need to make in your own life and begin the work of forgiveness that frees you.
Taking steps to free yourself from excessive guilt is really about freeing yourself to live the life God created you for. I believe guilt for things we haven’t done wrong is especially epidemic among today’s women, who are burdened with more expectations than any generation has ever had. It doesn’t just rob you of joy, it can drive decisions and actions that sabotage you before you even realize what’s happening.
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