“When Conviction Hits”
📖 “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.”
—John 16:8 (NKJV)
That moment when your heart feels heavy after doing something wrong?
That’s not just guilt. That’s conviction—and it’s actually one of the ways the Holy Spirit shows love.
He doesn’t shame you.
He shows you what sin really is…
…what righteousness really looks like…
…and that every choice has consequences.
Conviction isn’t to crush you, but to call you closer.
It’s God saying, “This isn’t who you are anymore. Come back. Let Me make you clean again.”
That’s grace in action.
Don’t ignore it—lean into it.
Think About It:
- What do you usually do when you feel convicted?
- How can you let conviction lead you to growth instead of guilt?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, thank You for not letting me stay stuck in sin. When You convict me, help me run toward Jesus, not away. Keep shaping my heart to be more like His. Amen.
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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