Sometimes we feel far away from God because we feel guilty. Guilty because we skipped church. Guilty because we slept in church. Guilty because of our sin. Guilty because of we aren't reading the bible.
Please remember... Abraham was a sinner. Abraham did not have a bible, he was most likely completely illiterate. Abraham had no church, he had no pastor. Yet he was known as a friend of God. No church, no pastor, no bible, yet a friend of God.
Let me be clear... God does not deal in guilt. Guilt is a function of our repressive upbringings. If you want to make a change in your life and go to church or read the bible then do so, but not because of guilt. Those who are stricken with guilt will still be stricken with guilt no matter what they are doing. Believe me, I know the struggle.
Here is the point of this post... if you feel far from God because you feel guilty, then no matter what you do, you will likely feel guilt about something. Learn to make choices based on what is good for you, not in response to guilt. Work on releasing yourself from guilt by simply believing that God loves you.
He knows that you are a sinner. He knows we are not perfect. He still loves us. Don't let your self, don't let the way that your brain works cause you to feel away from God. He loves you. Whether you believe it or not, God loves you, just the way you are.
It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to see the good.
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I am leading some trips this year and next. If you are interested in reading about them, or joining in, the links are below.....
Paris-Normandy River Cruise
October 23-31, 2019
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/rc19102319x17768#.W3avNFJK3cs
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