So when your heart condemns you, remind yourself that your heart is not the judge of the universe. It’s not even the judge of you. Only God sees you truly. And if you turn to Him for guidance, He will illuminate the areas where you truly are in sin, and He will give you peace for the guilt that you wrongly feel. I may not know in every situation whether my feelings of guilt are convictions or irrational fears, but I know for certain a few things about God. He is greater than my heart and greater than my experience of dread. He knows me truly. He desires me to be righteous. And He will guide me
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