Accepting Forgiveness

accepting forgiveness - How can I get past regrets about things I’ve done and accept God’s forgiveness?

The kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow.

2 Corinthians 7:10

I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.

Isaiah 43:25

Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone.

Psalm 32:5

IF REGRETS cause us to struggle with feelings of guilt, shame, and self-condemnation, then it’s possible we haven’t really accepted God’s forgiveness for our sin. We may believe God has forgiven us, but if our hearts haven’t accepted it, we aren’t living in freedom. God promises that if we are faithful to confess our sins with a repentant heart and ask for his forgiveness, we will be considered clean before him. This incredible gift from God is sometimes difficult to accept. God doesn’t want you to punish yourself or live in shame from past mistakes. Receive his grace, hold your head high, and trust his promise that he keeps no record of the things you still regret.

Prayer Prompts

Lord, I just can’t seem to get past my regret that . . .

Your Word encourages me to move forward by . . .