The weight of
condemnation.
*satan's job description is the “accuser of the brethren”. {Revelation
12:10} He accuses us of, well… just about
anything we allow him to whisper in our ear.
And as moms, we seem to be prime real estate for his accusations…
You're failing as a mom.
You’re ruining your children.
I can’t believe you did that.
You’ll never be any different.
I can't believe your husband puts up with you.
I can’t believe you said that to your daughter.
I can’t believe you yelled at your son like that.
You’ll never be any better than you are… a loser.
I can't believe your husband puts up with you.
I can’t believe you said that to your daughter.
I can’t believe you yelled at your son like that.
You’ll never be any better than you are… a loser.
satan is the father of lies and is expert at weaving
a good story of shame and hopelessness.
a good story of shame and hopelessness.
“...He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies."
John 8:44 NLT
satan condemns. And it’s awful.
Condemnation is like a heavy black weight
Condemnation is like a heavy black weight
that sits on our shoulders and
in our hearts.
It focuses on the sin.
It says you’re alone in this mess.
It says you don’t deserve forgiveness.
It says your sin’s too big and dirty to be forgiven.
It causes you to hide yourself from God in fear and shame.
It says God is an angry judge just waiting for you to mess up.
It says you’ll never change and you’re not worthy of God’s love.
It causes you to focus so much on yourself that you lose sight of God.
It says you’re alone in this mess.
It says you don’t deserve forgiveness.
It says your sin’s too big and dirty to be forgiven.
It causes you to hide yourself from God in fear and shame.
It says God is an angry judge just waiting for you to mess up.
It says you’ll never change and you’re not worthy of God’s love.
It causes you to focus so much on yourself that you lose sight of God.
To those who have been redeemed by the
precious blood of Jesus, condemnation is an impossible lie.
precious blood of Jesus, condemnation is an impossible lie.
satan condemns. God's grace convicts.
I'm so thankful that somewhere along the way,
our Abba Father (and my sweet husband)
helped me realize this life-altering truth!
Because we are in Christ Jesus,
we. are. different!
"There is no condemnation to them,
which are in Christ Jesus, who
walk
not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
Romans 8:1
Conviction reveals our sin. It brings Godly
sorrow and leads us to repentance.
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads
to salvation and leaves no regret,
but worldly sorrow brings death."
to salvation and leaves no regret,
but worldly sorrow brings death."
2 Corinthians 7:10 NLT
Conviction always shows us the problem.... and the solution.
Conviction reminds us that we are loved,
even when we mess up.
Conviction is life-giving!
Conviction stings. But it also soothes.
Conviction always points us to God, His
forgiveness, His discipline, and His love.
faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9
Yes, as moms, we mess up... sometimes badly. When we confess our sin with sincere sorrow, we receive His beautiful, redeeming forgiveness. Do we bear the consequences of our actions and words? You bet we do.
But in Christ Jesus, the consequence is never condemnation!
We don't have to allow satan to bind us up
in a prison of shame, despair and guilt.
But in Christ Jesus, the consequence is never condemnation!
We don't have to allow satan to bind us up
in a prison of shame, despair and guilt.
The door has been thrown open.
We've been set free!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
"The Lord sets prisoners free..."
Psalm 146:7
*I don't believe satan deserves a capital s!
Have you ever felt the weight and guilt of condemnation?
Do you find it easy or hard to tell the difference between condemnation and conviction?
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Leave a comment!
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