For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. James 2:10

 A few weeks ago, I received a warning notice in the mail that I was caught speeding in a school zone. Newly installed radars and cameras have been placed at most of the school zones throughout our city and county in an effort to combat speeding through these areas. I questioned the legitimacy of the notice as I usually drive the speed limit and always cautious, especially around school zones. This one was out in the county, on the open highway, and I was running late for a dentist appointment. I pay closer attention to my speed due to this warning, and thankfully it was just a warning.

 As Christians, we try our best to do the right things, but every now and then we mess up and find ourselves overwhelmed with guilt and shame. Ever experience guilt? That feeling is most likely the Holy Spirit notifying you that something went wrong in your desire to live in obedience and change needs to occur so you don’t do it again. Seeking forgiveness erases that violation of God’s law, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But if the guilt continues, you can probably pinpoint the repeated reminders on Satan, who enjoys ridiculing God’s children. By doing so, he keeps you feeling unworthy of God’s love, grace, and mercy, and sadly, some Christians never break free from their guilt.

 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

 No matter how hard you try, you’ll mess up sometimes, and God will always be ready and faithful to forgive you when you acknowledge your trespasses and work to change your ways. We are all guilty, but thankfully we have been found not-guilty by the blood of Jesus Christ and His great love for you and me!