Recently, we decided to remove all the wallpaper in our house. As the workers removed layer after layer of wallpaper, it became harder and harder, requiring more and more scraping and soaking. Watching the workers, I started to feel “Wallpaper Guilt” for putting them through all the extra work.

The many layers of wallpaper reminded me of the many layers of sin people accumulate over their lifetime and the “Lifetime of Guilt” they feel because of it. But there is hope! 1 John 1:9 states, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful

and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Because Jesus died on the cross in our place, all the layers of our sin are forgiven and gone. Guilt is replaced by grace!