The voice of condemnation is one of the most debilitating inner monologues a person might endure. From accusation to disapproval to contempt and reproach, the effect of this voice is like a nail head pounded by a persistent hammer. This isn’t how God speaks.
Romans 8:1a
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus…
I used to think this voice was my conscience speaking. Not so. Condemnation is straight from the pit of hell and I learned it the hard way.
Condemnation speaks through some of the most unsuspecting ways like perfectionism and accidental human error and lack of knowledge.
Where grace would abound, condemnation vied for greater attention.
Every mistake I made would get exaggerated in the retelling within. Every thoughtless word I said or was said to me was repeated a million times in my head. Every criticism (kind or otherwise) was blown out of proportion.
I became bound by this persistent voice.
How did I get set free? Confession. Truth telling in prayer. An open heart. Grace. Forgiveness. Faith.
All of these intertwined and became my safety net, my inner audio filter. This the Spirit did for me . . . does for me still. Thanks be to God.
Meditations from Zion 
Thanks! Confession. Truth telling in prayer. I’ll do it! I definitely have boxing matches with myself– and my faith always comes out the loser!
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