I Will Forgive Your Sins
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Matthew 6:9-14, Mark 2:1-12, Luke 7:36-50, Acts 10:34-43, Ephesians 1:7-8
BY She Reads Truth
Had you been chosen as an Old Testament prophet, you would have had the unpopular job of giving people bad news. Judgment, punishment, destruction—these were the sort of words you might have become known for using. Sure, you would have also used their redemptive counterparts, like restoration and salvation, but often only after all the judgment, punishment, and destruction talk. When Jesus came along, He spoke words of warning like the prophets before Him, but He also offered forgiveness in a way that they, not being God in the flesh, could not. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:17).
While some people were drawn to Jesus, many were offended by His words and actions. Scribes accused Him of blasphemy for telling a paralytic man his sins were forgiven (Mark 2:5–7). Pharisees were appalled that He let a notoriously sinful woman touch Him (Luke 7:39). Why did Jesus say these things and spend time with these people?
Jesus knew the Father’s heart, a heart that aches for sinners limping through this world under the weight of rebellion and brokenness. It had been His plan from the beginning to provide a way for sins to be forgiven. That way is Jesus. No matter how dark or scandalous our personal sins may be, God extends mercy to us—and to the entire world—because of the price Jesus paid on the cross. He laid down His life to secure pardon for every repentant sinner.
82 thoughts on "I Will Forgive Your Sins"
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God planned our redemption, Christ paid for it and the Holy Spirit confirms it.
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So grateful for the forgiveness that can only come from God.
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Taylor, your post resonated deeply with me. I struggled for years with a sin I was deeply convicted by but, like you, couldn’t seem to shake. During that time, the Lord gave me this verse to lean on: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it” (1 Cor. 10:13). I began noticing that the Lord truly did offer me ways out when I was tempted; sometimes I took them, but a lot of times I didn’t. But He is faithful. I will pray for you in your fight to overcome temptation.
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Taylor i have been reading along with srt on and off for 2 years now and I don’t typically comment. I see that you read and commented late in the day like me and therefore less likely to be read by others. I hesitate to comment because I’m not as insightful as the others. Just know that I read your post and prayed for you.
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Your faith has saved you❤️ So simple and sometimes so difficult to understand. It’s the gospel that saves.
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Seeking wisdom and advice from anyone who might see this on how to tackle an old sin that I just can’t seem to overcome. I know I am forgiven of this sin but it’s a snare and something that Satan seems to hold over me and say “You’re not fully forgiven because you still fall in this area”. I pray for strength and courage to overcome but when push comes to shove, I fall time and again. I want to break this chain once and for all, and I believe God has the power to do this (because I obviously don’t). If anyone has any Scripture, words of wisdom, or will simply pray for me that I can finally overcome this burden it would mean so much. I’m so thankful for SRT and how we can be vulnerable with each other and life each other up in prayer
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No word of wisdom, but I will pray for you that the Lord will stand with you in the face of your temptation and help you overcome.
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I’m praying for you today that God would break the chains for you. I will also share this… 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Paul had a thorn in his flesh that never went away even after asking many times. And It served a purpose in his life.
And don’t forget to forgive yourself too. Every time. Just as Christ forgives you. Every time. There’s no limit probably because he knows we would max it out:)
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Praying
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Taylor, just know that ANY IMPROVEMENT in your walk, the Lord is proud of. He will never leave you nor forsake you or leave you behind. You are not too far gone from a big hug from our Heavenly Dad! You are so loved by Him! His arms are wide open. Praying for Him to break EVERY chain!
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Taylor,
I know it’s been a few months since you commented here. But I am seeing it now and praying for you!
I don’t know where you are at with this, but if you could use a sister to talk with, walk with, and come alongside you in it, I would be more than happy to!
My IG is @tawnj_moore and Facebook is Tawnie Moore. My email is [email protected].
Please feel free to message me ANY time! You dear sister, are forgiven. God does not deal with His daughters based on our sin but on the grace and love of Jesus (Psalm 103). I hope you are finding His truth to be a safe and sweet place for your heart to rest!
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I am beyond thankful that I am forgiven and washed of my many sins. I am so thankful to serve a God who is so merciful and who can love a sinner like me. I have so much more to learn and sooo much more room to grow. I pray He continues to walk with me as I feel I fail him daily.
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This reading is such fullness for me. Forgiveness is the greatest gift, rooted and grown in love.
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