I dont feel forgiven

[pwlj_christ87]

I had been living in a state of grace for a relatively shorts period of time but with the gift of purity from my prayers being heard, anyways that being said I stumbled on the weekend and repented, even made sure to confess twice because I wanted it done properly… I receive penance and did so…

however all day today I am thinking of how unworthy I am, how I took the gift of purity and traded it for something unclean… I kept thinking about our sermon about entering through the narrow gate and am fearful that the gate will be shut on me…

I reallyd o try hard with my faith, that being said im guilty for those sins… now I tremble in fear of the lord to not repeat this…my mind is clouded and im not usuallyh as happy as after being forgiven… I need some help

 

[wcknight]

Focus not on your sins and your weaknesses but focus on the mercy and saving grace of Christ. remember it is not how many times we fall but how many times we pick ourselves up.

Always remember that Jesus is far more powerful than sin. He will help you overcome all. Pray always because as St Padre Pio says, anyone who always prays will undoubtedly make it to Heaven, whereas folks who never pray will undoubtedly go elsewhere.

It may seem very tough now, but things will get better. Keep your trust in the Lord, and He will help you prevail. Ask your guardian angel to help also, that is why he is there. May God bless you!

 

[in_servitude]

Are you saying that because you know that what you’re doing is wrong, but do it anyway, that you feel God withholds His forgiveness from you because you “should” know better?

 

[ServantIPray]

The answer is always to increase our faith.

You do believe in God the Father? His Son gifted His Holy Spirit to His servant Priests and they administer Him to you. You do believe in the Holy Catholic Church, the forgiveness of sins…? You do believe in the Holy and Blessed Sacraments of our Lord’s Church?

Alway, alway, always, the answer is to increase one’s faith.

I was everso impressed by your courage (almost a tad jealous in fact, heaven forbid) - to discuss your experience. And what shone out for me was the depth of the sincerity of your love for our dear Jesus, in your desire to please Him and to remain faithful to Him. What more can He ask of you? I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever, that He, who is sufficiently able, will provide you with everything you need.

Trust in His Sacraments, His Bride, His Spirit and His Word?

Trust in Him completely.

You still won’t be perfect though I am afraid. Only as perfect as He allows.

God bless