Summary: Recently I met with a teenager who was feeling very sad. As we talked further, I realized there was underlying guilt beneath his sadness. He had prematurely lost his sexual purity with a young woman. He knew it was wrong and couldn’t get past the guilt. The guilt weighed so heavily on him that he sank into a deep depression. This young man’s story is so common. He is one of many thousands who are suffering from depression. It’s not always related to wrongdoing, but in his case, it was. Do you know that Jesus came to free us from our burdens? Do you know that He died for all of our mistakes? That we don’t have to feel guilt forever or shame that never goes for what we’ve done? No matter how bad you think it is, no matter how far you think you’ve gone, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is enough! It’s enough to free you from guilt, from shame, depression and despair. It’s enough to make the way for eternity in Heaven. Are you overwhelmed with guilt for something you’ve done? Or, do you know someone who is? Turn to Jesus Christ. The blood he shed on that cross purifies us from all sin. Experience “peace that passes understanding.” Jesus said, “Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Jesus is the answer for your sadness! Turn to Him today, right now! And share what He’s done for you with someone else. That is witnessing.
