So battered. I feel like I slipped yesterday. Sinned. Now I feel so beat up inside. I prayed and ask for forgiveness but I can’t shake this feeling of disappointment. Like the Lord is thinking no way man. Idk. I just hope God would answer me and let me know something. But I guess it usually doesn’t work that way huh.
David, your ownership and humility are refreshing. To me, they are qualities that I believe come from Him. Remember, though, Mercy also comes from Him. The deep ache we feel when we mess up is a hopeful sign of repentance and change. Transformation is most often the result, I believe, of deep remorse and regret over poor choices made, in thought and in action. Please, don't allow the sin to be bigger than Him or your salvation. Seek to move forward, sinning no more. Remain in His victory, by renewing Your thoughts and by reaching for Him in your walk.
Now before I come across as just soap boxy, telling you stuff you already know. Please remember this, we all need Him. We will always need His Grace. With Him, all things are possible, and without Him there is no hope. So love and forgive more (including yourself) are always the best answer, all in Him and for Him. Take yourself off the cross; you can, because of His time on the cross. I am encouraged knowing you feel so poorly, for a weak moment. It shows a sincere heart that yearns to please Him.
I am lifting you up in prayer.