After what you have done . . . can God still love you?

All people can change . . . The person is the image of God, and God does not scorn his own image--he redeems that image, he always finds the way to restore it when it is clouded."

These words from Pope Francis in his book "Hope" made me think about how many people feel that their past behavior has made them unlovable by God, but how, in reality, since we are made in God's own image, he will not scorn us.

Those are powerful words and good news if you are struggling with your past sins. God does not give up on us, and he rejoices when we return to him.

Do not presume that God's love is limited to those who live holy lives. Jesus said so himself, when he said in Luke (5:31):

“Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”

Return to God and be grateful for his merciful, unconditional love. After all, he died for you--for each of us--showing us we can trust in the Father's unending love.

Janet Cassidy
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