As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12

 Back in my college years I had a business detailing cars with a friend of mine. Together we'd wash about 2 cars a day in the summer months. Some cars would come in so filthy and covered in bug guts; It took some time to scrub off the bugs, tar and dirt. But once finished, it was like a brand new car, all shiny and the owner was glad to pay our fee. 

As children of God, He wants us to be spotless in this world so we can be shiny enough to reflect every attribute of himself in our life. When we drive through the mud puddles of sin, get hit with the bug splatter of our wicked thoughts and covered in the sticky tar of greed and pride, we become less useful for Him. As we go through life, we see the dirt and grime we've accumulated and feel the need to isolate ourselves from everyone....even God. Friend, those feelings of guilt and shame are of the devil. God's grace washes you clean day by day, minute by minute. There is no sin in your life He hasn't pardoned. 

It's ok to pull your life out of the garage and get out there to shine for Christ. He has already washed you clean. Every time you ask for forgiveness, He does a deep clean on your soul. All that sinful grime is washed away, never to be remembered. Go shine for Christ today with a clean spirit, you've got a lot of miles to travel, do it with joy in the Lord. Have a blessed day!