Don't let your mistakes and sins keep you away from God

 "Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you." James 4:8 AMP


The only way to overcome the schemes and power of the enemy that separates you from God is to realize that you are in a battle. And the greatest battle we Christians face is overcoming sin.

Satan knows that sin and mistakes are the only things that can separate us from God. After Adam sinned and realized he was naked, he hid from God to avoid being seen. Therefore, sin creates enmity between you and God. Satan knows that once you are on bad terms with God, he has already won.

Now, you need to change your perspective. Don’t allow yourself to be at odds with God because of sin and mistakes. Jesus came to show us the reality of God's heart toward us—that God is not against you; He loves you and wants you to return to Him even if you have sinned. That is why He ate with tax collectors and accepted the woman who was a prostitute.

Our scripture says, "Come near to God, and He will come near to you." So, don’t stop praying to God because you have sinned. When you pray, make repentance your first priority, then continue with other prayers. Don’t allow sin to separate you from God. Even if you have failed many times, repent, and God will forgive you. Forgive yourself and don’t condemn yourself.

Don’t accept Satan’s thoughts that tell you you are unworthy before God. I assure you those thoughts are lies. God loves you. His word says, "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16

Prayer: Oh LORD, I approach Your throne of grace, knowing You are my God, and I am your Child, and You love me. Amen.

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