Hello all! I’m new here. I found this forum due to being in a really awful space. I did something very very VERY dishonest and thoughtless. This decision might impact my job and my husband’s admittance into college. I don’t want him to have to pay for my sin! I am a Christian but do not pray like I should and can definitely work on strengthening my relationship with God. I’m in such a bad place emotionally and spiritually. I have prayed tirelessly for God to not only intercede on me and my family’s behalf and have mercy on us to allow everything to work out, but I have also prayed for forgiveness and have repented. I’m not sure what else I can do! I want to give me life to God even more. I want for him to fill my heart and spirit up!
Seeking Mercy and Forgiveness
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LoveGodsWord
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Your part is to now BELIEVE God's Word 1 JOHN 1:9. It is so if you believe. You have Gods forgiveness not because of anything you have done but because you believe God's Word and have returned to him. Our strength is only in God's Word. If you want to grow then you need to spend prayerful time in God's Word. If you neglect God and His Word then you neglect God. Return to him with all your heart and he will be found by you. All things will work together for good to those who trust in the Lord even if we cannot see this at the time.
God bless and welcome
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You are on the right track.
I know because
my middle name should have been Repent.
M-Bob
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It sounds like you are on the right track then. Do understand though that sin has consequences even after someone has genuinely repented. Look at David's repentance in 2 Samuel 12 over his actions in the previous chapter; and then see how he suffered in relation to the very sins that he repented of in the following chapters. David took the consequences though without complaining and trusted in God's mercy even as he was chastened. In a way such chastening is a time to prove our repentance and go deeper in our repentance by enduring it patiently and faithfully in righteousness. Sinning has a tendency to make it harder to do right afterwards- but the extra lengths we must go to in order to do right then is an appropriate way of showing that we really are sorry and seek to wholeheartedly please God from now on. I recommend reading Hebrews chapters 12 and 13 especially in light of your current situation. It is important too that you get into a faithful Bible believing church under faithful leadership if you are not already. Pray for God to direct you and keep you from deception there. Keep seeking Him no matter what, stay faithful to what you know is true, and don't take adversity for yourself and your family to mean that things are hopeless- even if the adversity be a result of your sin. Let whatever bad consequences from your sin as well as any merciful breaks you should receive to strengthen your resolve to seek God and do things His way from now on. Judgment Day is our ultimate concern and you can sure prove yet that you side with the Lord and influence others to do the same whatever happens here that is now beyond your control.
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Hello Hopeful14 and welcome
Trust in the Lord - He is faithful to his promise.
As far as the east is from the west, so far he has removed your transgressions from you (Psalms 103:2). Your sins are forgiven and will be remembered no more (Hebrews 10:17).
In all things God works for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28) so put your faith and trust in Him to help you through your situation. There is nothing that God cannot do (Luke 1:37).
Bring all your burdens to Him and receive His rest (Matthew 11:28). His yoke is easy and his burden light.
God bless you.
Trust in the Lord - He is faithful to his promise.
As far as the east is from the west, so far he has removed your transgressions from you (Psalms 103:2). Your sins are forgiven and will be remembered no more (Hebrews 10:17).
In all things God works for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28) so put your faith and trust in Him to help you through your situation. There is nothing that God cannot do (Luke 1:37).
Bring all your burdens to Him and receive His rest (Matthew 11:28). His yoke is easy and his burden light.
God bless you.
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Tigger45and lecatholicpilgrim - Thank you so much!
Hahahaha @ mountainmanbob
LoveGodsWord - I struggle with believing sometimes. I believe that God CAN do anything! He can move mountains. I guess I’m just not sure if (because of what I did), I’m deserving for him to show mercy and if he WILL do so.
Ajcarey - Thank you! Yes, I completely realize that there might be further consequences beyond the painful damage that has already transpired. Damage that can forever impact my husband’s dream and severely impact our family. And that is my fear. Thank you for the suggestions. I have not been to church in a while, but plan on attending Sunday.
Anthony2019 - Thank you so much for the scripture!
Hahahaha @ mountainmanbob
LoveGodsWord - I struggle with believing sometimes. I believe that God CAN do anything! He can move mountains. I guess I’m just not sure if (because of what I did), I’m deserving for him to show mercy and if he WILL do so.
Ajcarey - Thank you! Yes, I completely realize that there might be further consequences beyond the painful damage that has already transpired. Damage that can forever impact my husband’s dream and severely impact our family. And that is my fear. Thank you for the suggestions. I have not been to church in a while, but plan on attending Sunday.
Anthony2019 - Thank you so much for the scripture!
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I agree with this approach to seeking God and finding reconciliation through Him, even if it means suffering some consequences. God is faithful and just, slow to anger, full of mercy and compassionate on all He has made. He loves you more than you are able to comprehend right now.
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Howdy - have you tried to make it right with whoever or whatever organization you feel like you've wronged?
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Yes, I’ve done everything that I can do for now in terms of tying to make it right with them.
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