“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” — Isaiah 1:18 (ESV)

My Beloved Child,

There’s something you need to hear again—and again, until it silences every lie and accusation: You are fully forgiven. Completely. Eternally. There is nothing left unpaid, no shame left uncovered, no sin left outside the reach of My grace.

I saw it all. Every mistake. Every secret. Every moment you wished you could undo. I didn’t turn away in disgust. I leaned in with mercy.

You’ve wondered if you’ve gone too far, fallen too hard, or failed one too many times. But My Son didn’t go to the cross for the perfect. He went for you. The blood that flowed that day still speaks now—louder than your guilt, stronger than your regret, deeper than your wounds.

When I said, “It is finished,” that included every sin you’ve confessed and even those you’re still afraid to speak. And yes, I saw the tears. I see them still. But I’d rather you cry in My arms than run from My presence.

You are not a second-class citizen in My Kingdom. You’re not merely tolerated. You’re wanted. You’re Mine.

Don’t hide your heart anymore. Bring Me the broken pieces. I won’t scold you—I’ll restore you. Let Me wrap My arms around you and remind you that I don’t love a future version of you—I love you right now, right here.

Your past no longer defines you. I do.

So walk free. Breathe deeply. Forgive yourself. And know that nothing—nothing—can separate you from My love.

I’m not holding anything against you. I’m holding you close.

Forever forgiven,Your Heavenly Father

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