God is welcoming you to his rest

 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28


Are you wondering if God will accept you after all the mistakes and sins you have committed? Don't worry; His word assures you that, indeed, God wants you back and will be with you always. Jesus Christ, the Savior always welcomes you into His presence, regardless of how you feel or the mistakes you have made.

Unfortunately, feelings of shame, fear, and failure can prevent you from realizing this, as these are among the reasons Satan tempts you to sin. Satan knows that if he can convince you to rebel against the Lord, you will feel so guilty that you will avoid His presence entirely.

Isaiah 59:1-2 says, "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you so that he will not hear." The main function of sin is to separate you from God. We all know that God hates sin, and it is true He truly hates sin, but our God is merciful. Even though we anger Him with our actions, He still has mercy on us and welcomes us back to Him.

What sin does to you is to destroy your confidence, creating guilt and shame before God. The more the enemy can make you see your guilt, shame, and imperfection, the easier it is for him to keep you from approaching God, Because the enemy knows God is the only one who can erase and remove your sin and shame.

Even today, God is still calling you to come to Him for healing. Do not avoid Him for any reason. Instead, approach Him with humility and a repentant heart. Ask Him for forgiveness, forsake your sins, and accept His grace. His loving arms are waiting to receive, cleanse, and restore you to Himself.

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for welcoming me into Your presence and forgiving my sins. I am very grateful for Your grace and love. Amen.

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