Forgiveness:

The journey of our relationship with God begins with seeking forgiveness.

We often struggle with feelings of self-hatred due to the many mistakes we have made. When we reflect on our past actions, we might wonder if there is still hope for us and ask ourselves, "Will God ever forgive me?"

To find an answer, consider the example of a woman who was deeply moved to wash Jesus' feet with her tears. You can read this account in Luke 7:36-50, where Jesus illustrates the principle of "He who is forgiven much, loves much."

King David, despite being guilty of adultery and murder, found forgiveness. I encourage you to read Psalm 51, where David expresses his heartfelt repentance for his sins.

The first step towards forgiveness is to acknowledge our sins and confess them to God in prayer (1 John 1:9). Without repentance, forgiveness is not possible, and no one can hope to gain God's approval (Psalm 86:1-7).