This Sunday, we continue in our sermon series "Steps." At this point, you may feel like these steps seem to be leading you to places you do NOT want to go. Realizing I have a sin problem and needing to repent of it can feel depressing. That is not God’s intention. Your heavenly Father doesn’t want to depress you or burden you with shame. God wants to heal you and bring you freedom. In order for that to happen, you must be willing to let go of the old life and become willing to embrace a new life in Christ Jesus. The deeper the hole you have dug for yourself, the more joy you will experience in your deliverance. You will need that joy and gratitude for what comes next. Step 8 invites you to look beyond yourself and see the hurt your sinful actions have had on the people around you. With each step we take, our necessity for the Holy Spirit only increases. Without God’s indwelling Spirit and the gift of humility, step 8 might seem unbearable. But by God’s grace, forgiveness is at hand. 

In preparation for his Sunday, read Luke 19:1-10.

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