There are many people in the world that have a problem with forgiving themselves of their past mistakes. God is a God of love and compassion who wishes to forgive and restore all who come to Him. Never feel as if you are beyond redemption. God is able to turn your mess into a miracle.
I hope the following story will minister to you if you are having trouble forgiving yourself, or feel as if God will never forgive you of your past mistakes.
A woman is dying of Aids. A minister is summoned. He attempts to comfort her, but to no avail.
“I am lost,” she said. “I have ruined my life and every life around me. Now I’m going painfully to hell. There is no hope for me.”
The minister saw a framed picture of a pretty girl on the dresser. “Who is this?” he asked.
The woman brightened. “She is my daughter, the one beautiful thing in my life.”
“And would you help her if she was in trouble, or made a mistake? Would you forgive her? Would you still love her?” the minister asked.
“Of course I would!” cried the woman, “I would do anything for her! Why do you ask such a question?”
“Because I want you to know,” said the minister, “that God has a picture of you on His dresser.”
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