God is Forgiving and Wants Us
“Though your sins are scarlet, they shall become as white as snow; Though they be crimson red, they shall become as wool.” – Isaiah 1:18
I used to believe that I was not worthy of forgiveness or that I did not have a place within the church. Growing up in strict catechist communities, I acted out and resented faith. Reading this verse, I am instantly reminded of a Kacey Musgrave’s song, specifically a lyric where she expresses that “we all wrangle with religion”. I’ve learned that as dark or upsetting my past could be, I can always heal by opening myself to find God. I’ve always struggled with the fact that I was not the image of the “perfect Christian girl”. However, through finding community and accepting and learning from my mistakes, I actively work towards bettering myself by giving back and spreading love. I hope to be a positive light wherever I go and inspire others around me to do the same. I like to think of Lent as autumn, specifically when the trees start to lose their leaves, signifying a new start. We are not our sins but what we learn from them.
– Anonymous