Week 1: Anchored in Jesus
(Hope, Salvation & Identity)
Day 4 — Forgiven and Free
Scripture:
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:1-2 NIV
“he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:10-12 NIV
Devotional Thought
What do you do with the parts of your story you wish you could erase?
Becoming a Christian doesn’t mean you suddenly stop struggling or never feel regret again. But it does mean that your past no longer defines you. One of the hardest things for many of us is believing that God truly forgives — not just in theory, but personally.
Scripture tells us something radical: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Not less condemnation. Not delayed condemnation. No condemnation.
God is not keeping a running list of your failures. He is not waiting for you to mess up again. Through Jesus, your sin has been fully dealt with — past, present, and future. Psalm 103 says He removes our sins “as far as the east is from the west.” That’s not temporary forgiveness. That’s complete release.
Yet even when God has forgiven us, we sometimes hold on to guilt. We replay old mistakes. We punish ourselves quietly. That’s where repentance becomes a gift, not a burden.
Repentance isn’t about shame — it’s about freedom.
It’s not about proving how sorry you are — it’s about turning toward grace.
When we repent, we aren’t trying to earn God’s love. We’re responding to it. We’re agreeing with God about what’s harming us and choosing to step back into the freedom He already offers.
A Moment of Turning
Take a quiet moment and ask God this simple question:
“Is there anything in my life right now that is pulling me away from You?”
If something comes to mind, don’t rush past it and don’t beat yourself up. Just bring it honestly before God and say:
“Lord, I turn from this and turn toward You.
Thank You that I am forgiven.
Thank You that I am free.”
Let His grace meet you right there.
Reflection Question
Is there an area of your life where you’ve been carrying guilt that God has already forgiven? What would it look like to release it to Him today?
Practice for Today
Take a few minutes in silence. Name one thing you need to release to God.
Then speak this truth over yourself:
“There is no condemnation for me in Christ. I am forgiven and free.”
Sit with that truth and allow it to sink in.
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:1-2 NIV
“he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:10-12 NIV
Devotional Thought
What do you do with the parts of your story you wish you could erase?
Becoming a Christian doesn’t mean you suddenly stop struggling or never feel regret again. But it does mean that your past no longer defines you. One of the hardest things for many of us is believing that God truly forgives — not just in theory, but personally.
Scripture tells us something radical: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Not less condemnation. Not delayed condemnation. No condemnation.
God is not keeping a running list of your failures. He is not waiting for you to mess up again. Through Jesus, your sin has been fully dealt with — past, present, and future. Psalm 103 says He removes our sins “as far as the east is from the west.” That’s not temporary forgiveness. That’s complete release.
Yet even when God has forgiven us, we sometimes hold on to guilt. We replay old mistakes. We punish ourselves quietly. That’s where repentance becomes a gift, not a burden.
Repentance isn’t about shame — it’s about freedom.
It’s not about proving how sorry you are — it’s about turning toward grace.
When we repent, we aren’t trying to earn God’s love. We’re responding to it. We’re agreeing with God about what’s harming us and choosing to step back into the freedom He already offers.
A Moment of Turning
Take a quiet moment and ask God this simple question:
“Is there anything in my life right now that is pulling me away from You?”
If something comes to mind, don’t rush past it and don’t beat yourself up. Just bring it honestly before God and say:
“Lord, I turn from this and turn toward You.
Thank You that I am forgiven.
Thank You that I am free.”
Let His grace meet you right there.
Reflection Question
Is there an area of your life where you’ve been carrying guilt that God has already forgiven? What would it look like to release it to Him today?
Practice for Today
Take a few minutes in silence. Name one thing you need to release to God.
Then speak this truth over yourself:
“There is no condemnation for me in Christ. I am forgiven and free.”
Sit with that truth and allow it to sink in.