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OVERCOMING CONDEMNATION IN PRAYER

One of the devil’s most effective weapons against believers is condemnation. Many children of God approach the throne of grace weighed down by guilt, and so their confidence collapses. Yet the Bible says, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1). Condemnation is a thief; it robs you of boldness in God’s presence. God is greater than your heart, and He knows all things (1 John 3:20). The question is not whether God still loves you but whether you have learnt to stand in that truth despite your weaknesses.

David was not a perfect man, but he knew how to run to God rather than away from Him. When he sinned, he confessed and received mercy. That was why he still called God “my Shepherd”. On the other hand, Adam and Eve hid from God after their sin, and condemnation destroyed their confidence. Beloved, never let the devil deceive you into thinking God has shut His door against you because of your mistakes. The blood of Jesus speaks louder than your failure, and as long as you come by that blood, your confidence is intact.

Every believer must learn to silence condemnation by standing firmly on the finished work of Christ. If you are born again, God is your Father. Approach Him with that consciousness. When your heart whispers, “You are not worthy”, answer back with the Word: “I am accepted in the Beloved.” (Ephesians 1:6). This is how to maintain confidence in prayer. Do not exalt your weakness above His mercy. Confidence is not the absence of weakness but the presence of faith in God’s unchanging love.

THOUGHT TO PONDER:
Do I allow condemnation to silence my prayers? Am I resting in the blood of Jesus as the basis of my confidence?

PRAYER:
Lord, silence every voice of condemnation in my heart and help me to stand boldly in Your love and mercy always. Amen.