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Today’s topic touches on a question many struggle with: “Will God forgive me?” Thinking that the good Lord will not forgive us typically comes from an inward-focused, insecure person who needs a gospel recalibration: Who the Son has set free is free indeed (John 8:36). The gospel liberates us from all of our past sins, no matter how hideous or overwhelming they seem. Jesus has already completed the work of forgiveness—you don’t have to live under the weight of guilt any longer.
Rick’s 31-Day Devotions
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).
Some sins seem so massive that they overshadow the truth of the gospel. When your failures seem too great, it’s easy to believe that forgiveness is out of reach or that you need something in addition to the gospel. But Jesus’ words on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30), mean exactly what they say. There is no sin so significant that it falls outside of God’s power to forgive.
You don’t need to earn God’s favor or find another way to pay for your mistakes. The work is done, and the Lord’s forgiveness is complete. Will you rest in the completed work of Christ?
One of the hardest steps in experiencing forgiveness is being honest about our sins. Admitting where we’ve gone wrong can feel vulnerable and painful, but this kind of transparency is essential. Without honesty, we risk slipping into self-deception, where we deny our sins or downplay our need for grace.
I’ve learned through personal experience that hiding sin only leads to deeper guilt and isolation. Recovery begins when we face the truth about ourselves, trusting God’s grace to bring restoration.
If you’re struggling with past sin, here are four steps to help you move forward:
Let’s live boldly, living in the freedom and joy that come from a forgiven life.
Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.
In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).