God's Dresser
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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."
There are many people in the world that have a problem with forgiving
themselves of their past mistakes and the enemy of hell tries his best to
add condemnation to worsen the feelings that they have. God is a God of love and compassion who wishes to forgive and restore all who come to Him. Never allow the enemy to make you feel as if you are beyond redemption. God is able to turn your mess into a miracle.
Let it be a comfort in your heart to know that God is not in heaven waiting
to punish you for your past mistakes. The Bible says that God wishes for
none to perish, but for all to come to repentance. He is waiting for you to
call upon Him in repentance and ask that He would forgive you and receive
you unto Himself. (2 Peter 3:9) (2 Corinthians 5:19-21)
God is a gentleman and will not force Himself upon anyone. He has given us His word as a witness of His everlasting love and mercy and has left the
rest up to us, either to believe and be saved or not believe and be miserable. Jesus says in Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." (John 1:1-4)
If you are going through a tough situation and feel away from God, I want
you to know that He is only a call away from being right there with you to
comfort and strengthen your heart. Remember what Romans 10:13 declares, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
God's Love Endures Forever!
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