We All Fall Short, But God Makes Us Whole Again
At times, every one of us falls short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). The good news? God never leaves us there. When we humble ourselves, repent, and confess, His mercy rushes in like a flood, washing us white as snow.
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…”
—Isaiah 1:18
This is why Jesus Christ died on the cross—not just to offer us eternal life, but to cleanse us from the weight of guilt, shame, and sin that separate us from the Father. The enemy’s strategy is to isolate you with condemnation, but God invites you back with forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
—1 John 1:9
Notice the power in that verse—God is faithful AND just. His faithfulness means He always keeps His promises. His justice means He honors the blood of Jesus that paid for your sins. When you confess, you're not hoping for mercy—you’re standing on the legal right of Jesus’ sacrifice.
Through Christ:
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You are redeemed. (Titus 2:14)
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You are purified. (Ephesians 5:26)
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You are restored. (Hebrews 9:14)
“…who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own…”
—Titus 2:14
God’s forgiveness doesn’t just remove the guilt; it cleanses the soul. That is sanctification—being washed by the Word of God. You become transformed from the inside out.
The reason Jesus died on the cross is that mankind cannot save itself. If there had ever been even one person—apart from Jesus—who could live a perfect, sinless life, then Christ’s sacrifice would not have been necessary. But the truth is, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Humanity was lost, broken, and enslaved to sin. God's holiness demanded justice, but His love made a way through Jesus. He took our place, bore our punishment, and shed His blood so we could be redeemed and restored.
God loved us so deeply that He chose to send His only begotten Son, not to condemn the world, but that through Him, we might be saved (John 3:16-17). Jesus didn’t die because we were good enough, but because we were utterly helpless without Him. If you’ve repented, God has forgiven you. Now it’s time to forgive yourself. Stop agreeing with the enemy's lies and start standing on the truth of God's Word. You are washed, sanctified, and made new. Don’t let shame keep you from receiving what Jesus already paid for in full—complete forgiveness, total freedom, and restored fellowship with the Father.
What Do You Do After You’ve Fallen?
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Confess – Speak it aloud with a contrite heart (James 5:16).
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Believe – God is faithful to forgive.
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Forgive Yourself – Stop agreeing with the accuser (Revelation 12:10).
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Stand on the Word – Let God’s truth override feelings of shame.
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Discern Good and Evil – Renew your mind daily to avoid repeating cycles (Hebrews 5:14).
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus…”
—Romans 8:1
It’s never too late to turn back. Condemnation comes from the devil; conviction comes from the Holy Spirit. If you’re feeling weighed down by past sins, release them to the Lord. He already made the way for you to be clean.
Traci Morin, Touch of God International Ministries
Christian Speaker • Deliverance Minister • Awarded “Who’s Who of American Women”
🌐 www.touchofgod.org
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