Guilt is one of the most spiritually debilitating things to which one can hang on. While a hurting conscience might drive one to repentance, to live in the guilt does nobody any good. The Psalmist seemed to have a handle on this. If you sin-- if you offend God-- if you hurt others-- then yes, you will know God's anger. But his anger passes. So when you sin, when you mess up, own up to it and repair the relational damage that comes from it. Make amends with the person you've hurt and repent for what you have done. Pray earnestly and sincerely, and after changing your ways, receive the healing forgiveness you need. Then get over it and move on to a new day to do the work God would have you do!
Readings: Exodus 23:14-25:40; Matthew 24:29:51; Psalm 30:1-12; Proverbs 7:24-27
