‘‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ — Revelation 21:4-5, NIV
Perhaps for some of us, guilt of our past mistakes tries to prohibit us from moving on. We may believe that, for us, a clean slate or fresh start is impossible. Although we may still have to deal with the consequences of our actions, we do not have to worry that we are too much for God or that our sins are too great.
When we have doubts, we can remember God’s faithfulness and promises for us. For instance, in 1 John 1:9 we are told “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” We can trust Him and His Word, even when our own doubts try to tell us otherwise. We are imperfect human beings with struggles but through Jesus Christ we have hope, redemption and a new life with him.
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