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GoogleThere are those who have
known the pardoning love of Christ and who really desire to be children of God, yet they
realize that their character is imperfect, their life faulty, and they are ready to doubt
whether their hearts have been renewed by the Holy Spirit. To such I would say, Do not
draw back in despair. We shall often have to bow down and weep at the feet of Jesus
because of our shortcomings and mistakes, but we are not to be discouraged. Even if we are
overcome by the enemy, we are not cast off, not forsaken and rejected of God. No; Christ
is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Said the beloved John,
"These things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an
advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." 1 John 2:1. And do not forget
the words of Christ, "The Father Himself loveth you." John 16:27. He desires to
restore you to Himself, to see His own purity and holiness reflected in you. And if you
will but yield yourself to Him, He that hath begun a good work in you will carry it
forward to the day of Jesus Christ. Pray more fervently; believe more fully. As we come to
distrust our own power, let us trust the power of our Redeemer, and we shall praise Him
who is the health of our countenance.