Unlocking the Power of Forgiveness
Have you ever felt the weight of unconfessed sin holding you back from experiencing the fullness of God’s presence? It’s a common struggle many Christians face. The good news is that God has provided a way for us to overcome this obstacle and live a life of supernatural freedom.
The Barriers to Effective Prayer
Why do many Christians struggle to claim the promise of answered prayer? The answer lies in their lack of a clear conscience. When we harbor sin in our hearts, we cannot approach God with confidence, knowing that He will hear and answer us. As Psalm 66:18 reminds us, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.”
The Freedom of Forgiveness
But here’s the incredible news: Jesus’ death on the cross has paid the penalty for all our sins! When we confess our sins – whether it’s pride, lust, jealousy, gossip, dishonesty, or greed – we can claim His forgiveness by faith. However, true forgiveness requires more than just a verbal acknowledgment of our wrongdoing. We must also repent, or change our attitude and behavior, to demonstrate our genuine remorse.
The Assurance of Forgiveness
So, how can we be sure that we’ve truly been forgiven? The answer lies in our willingness to agree with God about our sin, recognize the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice, and demonstrate a change of heart and action. When we do, we can confidently approach God with a clear conscience, knowing that He will hear and answer our prayers according to His will and Word.
Living with a Clear Conscience
One of the essential qualifications for supernatural living is a clear conscience. By God’s grace, we can maintain a pure heart and motives through the practice of spiritual breathing. This means exhaling our sin and inhaling God’s promises, allowing us to come into His presence with confidence and assurance.
Putting it into Practice
As we commit to living a life of forgiveness and freedom, let’s remember the words of 1 John 3:18-24. May we breathe spiritually, confessing our sins and appropriating God’s promises, so that we can experience the joy and assurance of answered prayer.
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