Past Mistakes

"Past Mistakes" By Diane Webb

Psalms 86: 5—"For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee."

God is so quick to forgive. He has never ending patience with you. No matter how many times you mess up He is merciful when you repent and ask for forgiveness. Once you recognize your wrong and are sincerely sorry, ask Him to forgive you and He will. Also ask Him for His help in overcoming your weaknesses. He wants you to learn from your mistakes instead of repeating them over and over again. He will still forgive you and over time will expect you to make progress in your ability to resist the world, flesh, and Satan. Once you have asked for forgiveness and have accepted His mercy, do not go back and dwell on your past wrongs. Trust God's word and believe what He says about forgiveness and mercy. Going back to something you have already asked forgiveness for means you have not really accepted your forgiveness. Accept God's forgiveness and mercy. Once you have asked for and received forgiveness, the slate is wiped clean for you. This is what Jesus did for you on the cross. Satan reminds you of your sin. Remind yourself of your forgiveness and the price Jesus paid for it and push all thoughts of past wrongs behind you.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your forgiveness and your mercy. I accept your pardon and rejoice in the salvation of Jesus Christ. Help me, Lord, overcome the temptations of this world, my own flesh, and Satan's influence. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.