Smith emphasizes the importance of seeking immediate forgiveness and restoration after sinning. She argues that believers often fall into the trap of thinking they must endure a period of guilt and remorse before approaching God for forgiveness. This is contrary to God's desire for immediate reconciliation. Smith illustrates this with the story of Joshua and the Israelites' defeat at Ai, where God commands Joshua to 'Get thee up' and address the sin immediately rather than wallowing in despair. She writes, 'The proper thing to do was not to abandon themselves thus to utter discouragement... but at once to face the evil and get rid of it.' | Hannah Whitall Smith | The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life

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Immediate Forgiveness and Restoration

Smith emphasizes the importance of seeking immediate forgiveness and restoration after sinning. She argues that believers often fall into the trap of thinking they must endure a period of guilt and remorse before approaching God for forgiveness. This is contrary to God's desire for immediate reconciliation. Smith illustrates this with the story of Joshua and the Israelites' defeat at Ai, where God commands Joshua to 'Get thee up' and address the sin immediately rather than wallowing in despair. She writes, 'The proper thing to do was not to abandon themselves thus to utter discouragement... but at once to face the evil and get rid of it.'

-- Hannah Whitall Smith