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"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33 |
On this journey, you will find that you will have to recover. Maybe, you forget to rise in prayer. Or maybe, you can't resist the temptation to eat something outside of your diet. Whatever way you fail, understanding the way to get up again is essential to continue. The Bible speaks clearly about recovery. Over and over, we are implored to repent from our sins. One of the most common scriptures that people refer to about recovering from sin is Romans 8:1. The word says, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." This passage does not excuse our sins. It makes it clear that if you walk after the flesh, you don't have to be condemned.
The word condemn means to express complete disapproval of, typically in public. It is to sentence someone to a particular punishment. When decided to allow God in our lives and accept Jesus as our savior, we gave up the burden of punishment. Jesus paid the price for our failures. Yes, even the failure of your workout schedule. As long as you continue to seek him in spirit, repent for your sins, and work toward the higher calling he has for you, the blood of Jesus will cover you. The reason why I like the scripture in Romans 8 is because it reminds me that if I'm walking in the spirit, I don't have to take on shame, guilt or condemnation. I can trust that the blood is enough for my wrongs. Now, don't go doing what you want in the impression that you are covered in the sacrifice of Jesus. The scripture makes sure to point out that you must not walk after the flesh to receive the reward of a free conscience. I implore you to give all of your shortcomings to Christ. Whatever way you failed to be excellent yesterday, an hour ago, or even just now, is covered in the blood. Give your burdens and your wrongs to him. He is just and faithful to keep you. Check out this prayer as a reminder that God is for you.
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