We need to know that our sins are forgiven!
We need to know that our sins are forgiven. And how shall we know this? By feeling that we have peace with God,—by feeling that we are able so to trust in the divine compassion and infinite tenderness of our Father, as to arise and go to Him, whenever we commit sin, and say at once to Him, “Father, I have sinned; forgive me.” To know that we are forgiven, it is only necessary to look at our Father’s love till it sinks into our heart, to open our soul to Him till He shall pour His love into it; to wait on Him till we find peace, till our conscience no longer torments us, till the weight of responsibility ceases to be an oppressive burden to us, till we can feel that our sins, great as they are, cannot keep us away from our Heavenly Father. —J. F. Clarke A good reminder for us all. Especially us who are so judged, hated, and persecuted for being how God made us. For all of us who follow Jesus! Yes, we need to know that our sins are forgiven! Jesus died for all our sins, not just fo...
