One of the very first Bible verses I ever memorized has to do with God’s forgiveness. I was in college, and I memorized it with my best friend (who later became my husband). The concept of God’s freely given and unmerited forgiveness was still somewhat new to me, and precious. I had previously believed that I had to work for my forgiveness; and even then, it wasn’t guaranteed. I still think of those early days of new faith whenever I hear this verse.
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Do you remember your “early days” with the Lord? What were some of the first things He taught you?
When I was 11, I needed to ask forgiveness because I had done something unkind to another girl. I was young and my conscience was very sensitive. The Lord was very real in this and it was a turning or growing point in my life. Thanks for sharing this sweet post.
Those “turning points” in our walk with the Lord are so precious. Thank you for sharing yours!
It wasn’t really early in my walk with the Lord but a few years ago I struggled with some serious doubts about whether I has “really” been walking with God all these years, because I was struggling with guilt & remorse. I was having severe anxiety one night lying in bed, thinking maybe I really was NOT SAVED, & I thought of this verse in 1 John. I immediately began praying & confessing any memory I could think of that had been plaguing me. It was AMAZING because fear left me & I KNEW I was forgiven & loved by God. This was maybe 10 or 15 years ago & I have not struggled again with that type of fear to that degree. Anytime I have guilt, I have learned to confess & pray right away & God gives me His blessed peace! Love & prayers, in Jesus, Cynthia
Hi Cynthia! I have had those moments of doubt, too. And God has shown Himself again and again. I am so thankful for His faithfulness, and thank you for sharing your testimony of His faithfulness to you.