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[dropcap2 variation=”coffee”]I[/dropcap2]n the morning Guilt says, “Time to get going, you slouch. Yeah, you work hard, but you never seem to get it right, do you? If you were okay, things would go smoothly. Now get out and there and be perfect.”
Guilt speaks throughout the day: “You failed again. You messed up here. You missed it there. If you would get it right, I would go away and you could enjoy peace.”
At bedtime Guilt proclaims, “You’ve done it again, buddy. I hope you still feel me sitting on your shoulder, because I’m here. Better luck tomorrow. I’ll be waiting for you.”
You know what? Guilt is a liar.
Yep. I’ll say it again. Guilt is a liar.
I don’t have to believe him, and neither do you.
Perhaps there was a time when we couldn’t resist him. But we’re onto his game now. We can tell guilt to take a hike. We can’t stop it from knocking, but we don’t have to let it unpack its lethal suitcase.
If we allow guilt to take up residence in our hearts, our souls will slowly wilt. The sheer burden of performance will strangle any hope of lasting joy or peace. We must exorcise guilt from our hearts, and then set up sentries against it.
How do we do this? I’m so glad you asked. It has to do with exposing the lies we believe. Don’t miss the next post.
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