The Urban Dictionary defines the term “dirtbag” this way: “typically living with lack of reason to be alive, living in depression or lost, and somewhat of an underdog.” I don't like using culturally defined terms like that, but this definition is the way many Christians suffer spiritual depression...that is, we sometimes feel like “dirtbags” because we do and think things we know are sinful and displeasing to God and then respond by going into a depressive dumpster thinking God is fed-up with our failures. Often, rather than the Spirit's conviction leading to repentance (the commitment to change and obedience to the Word), many Christians resort to tears of depression and defeat and live like “dirtbags.” Satan loves that term and knows he can squash a Christian's testimony and kingdom usefulness if he can keep them thinking they are “dirtbags.” “Dirtbag” Christians need to be reminded of two things:

1) The Holy Spirit's ministry is to reveal our sin and bring us to Godliness. (e.g. Hebrews 12:7-11)
2) It is the cross of Jesus that eliminates any thought of being spiritual “dirtbags”...by that I mean, though we sin in thought and deed, we have been made perfect in God's sight because we are now identified with the righteousness of Jesus Christ. We must not only know this, but believe it and live it.

Isaiah 1:18 -- Come now, and let us reason together,” Says Yahweh, “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.

In other words, we are not “dirtbags.” We are washed clean by Christ's redeeming work...perfect, righteous, prepared for good works (Ephesians 2:10). Reminds me of the song:

When Satan tempts me to despair,
and tells me of the guilt within,
upward I look and see Him there
who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died,
my sinful soul is counted free;
for God the Just is satisfied
to look on Him and pardon me;
to look on Him and pardon me.

May the words of that song be our prayer reminder this day. Amen.

Walk with the King today and be a blessing.