It is sometimes a disconcerting truth for many Christians that even though you belong to God through faith in Christ; you still seem to experience the same problems that plagued you before you were saved. You often become discouraged and bogged down in life’s cares. The fact that both the Old and New Testaments address this problem the same way indicates that God knows problems and worries are inevitable in this life. Thankfully, He has given you the same solution He gave in both Psalms and Peter’s letter. “Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall” (Psalm 55:22), and “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).
God is bigger than all your worries and problems put together, and you must realize that if you are to have any victory in your life. You will suffer with difficulties, because the Bible teaches that temptation is "common" to mankind (1 Corinthians 10:13). But you must not let Satan deceive you into thinking that all your problems are your fault, or all your worries will come true, that your anger condemns you, or that all your guilt is from God. If you do sin and confess it and live your life empowered by God to escape from it, God forgives and cleanses. You need not feel ashamed, but rather take God at His Word that He does forgive and cleanse. None of your sins are so heavy that God cannot lift them from you and throw them into the deepest sea (Psalm 103:11-12).
In reality, feelings come from thoughts, so, even though it’s hard to change how you feel, you can change how you think which will change how you feel. And this is what God wants you to do. For example, in Philippians 2:5, Christians are told, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." In Philippians 4:8, You are told to think on things that are "true," "noble," "just," "pure," "lovely," "of good report," and "praiseworthy." In Colossians 3:2, you are told to "set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Therefore, as you do this, your feelings of guilt diminish.
So, each day, taking one step at a time, you should pray for God's Word to guide you, read or listen to God's Word, and meditate on God's Word before the problems, worries, and anxieties of life come. The secret to giving things over to Christ is really no secret at all—it's simply asking Jesus to take your burden of "original sin" and be your Savior (John 3:16), as well as submitting to Jesus as your Lord in day-to-day living. But you do have a responsibility. YOU MUST CHOOSE TO TURN FROM YOUR SINS.
In reality, feelings come from thoughts, so, even though it’s hard to change how you feel, you can change how you think which will change how you feel. And this is what God wants you to do. For example, in Philippians 2:5, Christians are told, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." In Philippians 4:8, You are told to think on things that are "true," "noble," "just," "pure," "lovely," "of good report," and "praiseworthy." In Colossians 3:2, you are told to "set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Therefore, as you do this, your feelings of guilt diminish.
So, each day, taking one step at a time, you should pray for God's Word to guide you, read or listen to God's Word, and meditate on God's Word before the problems, worries, and anxieties of life come. The secret to giving things over to Christ is really no secret at all—it's simply asking Jesus to take your burden of "original sin" and be your Savior (John 3:16), as well as submitting to Jesus as your Lord in day-to-day living. But you do have a responsibility. YOU MUST CHOOSE TO TURN FROM YOUR SINS.
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