From Guilt to Grace

• By candidasullivan
• June 30, 2025
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We all make mistakes.

I know how it feels to lie in bed at night and replay the event repeatedly, each time wishing I could have said or done something differently or perhaps wishing I hadn’t said anything at all. The Lord only knows when I have opened my mouth and allowed my enemy’s words to flow out.

During these times, I can allow the shame and guilt of it all to bury me underneath piles of words I wish I had said instead, or I can give myself some grace.

Jesus shed His precious blood to cover me in times of wrongdoing and deep disappointments. I am a sinner. My flesh messes up, but that doesn’t mean I am bad.

When I take my regrets, sins, and heartaches to Jesus, He covers each one with His precious blood. And extends His unconditional love to me.

Jesus doesn’t shame me for sinning. He forgives me. And sometimes, as I sob in His arms, He reminds me to forgive myself.

I will never reach perfection. As long as I live, I will mess up. But my sweet Jesus has grace for my every need. So I rest in His amazing love because I know nothing can separate me from God.