
Everyday. Preach truth to yourself, everyday.
How do we rid ourselves of our burdens and the oppression and guilt of our sin, and get joy again? What can we do about the sin in our lives?
Preach the gospel to yourself everyday. The gospel is not only for unbelievers, it is for us! We need the gospel everyday. It is the center of our entire being for as long as we live, and for all eternity. Jesus is the gospel! We need Him everyday.
God is holy! Our sin is so sinful! Our sin separates us from God and effects spiritual death. But God offered up Jesus as the sacrifice for our sins, taking them away forever! He bought us with His blood! The price was paid. Jesus is the sacrifice for our sins! He gave His own life for us to save us from judgment! He was an offering and a sacrifice to God on our behalf, out of His great love, mercy and grace to us, so that we may be forgiven and cleansed from our sins, and have life! He has given us His righteousness as a gift! Jesus, our God and Savior, has done it all! Jesus alone: our hope and salvation from the judgment and condemnation of God. Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin and death! O thank Him! Thank You Jesus! Confess your sins to Him, repent of them, turn to Him, believe in Him to forgive you, put faith in His promises and trust Him in all things. Thank Him and worship Him! He has given you mercy; He has given you grace. He has taken the guilt and shame away. He loves you. He gave Himself for you.
Listen to gospel preaching. Read gospel truth in the Word. Think on the gospel all the time. Preach the gospel to yourself. Read the gospel in books. Sing! Worship Him in song! Worship Him in response. Thank Him! Be thankful! Preach the gospel to others: tell others! This way, you can preach the gospel to yourself while you are preaching it to others, and you will be a witness to the gospel to others, while you are encouraging yourself with the truth of the blessed gospel, which saved you, and sanctifies you. Then you will experience the forgiveness and freedom from sin that you already have in Christ, as well as the joy of your salvation, and you will be blessed and encouraged.