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💕 WALKING BACK TO GRACE💕

💕For a while, I lost myself — not only in pain, but in the woman I became to hide it.

On SW, I created a version of myself that wasn’t real, an online version of the total opposite. I allowed my brokenness to lead me into choices I’m deeply ashamed of. I interacted with married men, and though I never meant to cause harm, I know I played a part in things that could have hurt their wives. I carry deep regret for that and pray that God will forgive me, and that His grace will cover everyone affected, them included.

I’ve always been a woman of faith, but I drifted. I lost my peace, my dignity, and the values that once defined me. But I choose to return to God, to truth, and to the woman He called me to be.

My husband and I will be rebuilding our marriage with God at the center. We are learning to forgive, to heal, and to love again — this time through faith, not flesh.💕
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I believe in forgiveness and a clean slate, given honest admission and regret.

Shame isn’t part of that. If God has cleansed you of all unrighteousness, who are you to ignore that and still be ashamed?

I remember a conversation with my dad, a pastor, about the custom of foot-washing as an act of humility, not a part of our denomination’s rituals, but still interesting. I was about 15.

I said, “I’d have no problem washing somebody’s feet but I’d truly have trouble with someone else washing my feet.”

My Dad chuckled and said, “Honey, that’s the point.”
Of course, God will forgive you. He is a loving forgiving God, and he waits for us to come to him who are of a contrite heart, and you are. He doesn't beat us over the head for our mistakes. He just doesn't want us to repeat them again, and you know, when we know better, we do better, and I believe you truly are sorry. God has forgiven you. He knows your truthful heart. Don't worry about that. He forgives and he forgets, and we can start new in him again. I believe you were searching for love, something to stop the hurt... Anything.
Wolfheart · F
I'm reading this post and can relate to it. I've made the same mistakes but I am not married (not that that's an excuse). I lost my boyfriend last year to cancer and loneliness drew me into bad habits.
SW-User
beautiful, and so hopeful, nice to read...thank you for sharing...
But a little thing I would change, faith and flesh can coexist. To my viewing. The body is innocent, love is not shameful. Unless there is something different for you.
3timesalady · 51-55, F
@SW-User Not according the Bible, but I suppose it depends on how you use the flesh, cause it can be for good or bad??
@3timesalady yes, the Bible says not to yield to the sins of the flesh. We have no choice but to deal with the flesh but we can keep it under submission with the help of the Lord so we don't sin. You're on the right track. The Bible says not only does he forgive us of our sins but he remembers them no more. That's not an excuse to go out and keep doing the same since we used to are when we fell into sin, but a genuine contrite heart doesn't want to sin again against the Lord. That's the difference. We have to be careful who we listen to, as well. Some offer advice who don't know anything about the Lord or the Bible. Not pinpointing any one person on here. I'm just talking in general.
4meAndyou · F
May God bless you, and keep you walking forward in clarity and faith! Your eyes and heart have been opened, and I see the hand of God upon you. Thanks be to God!
Journaling4Me · 56-60, F
I'm so happy for you both..❤
LavidaRaq · F
That’s wonderful. Enjoy you life together. God bless.
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
🙏🙏 The personal part is the hardest, grace is free!!
helenS · 36-40, F
Talking to married men online, and being a flirt, is not the same as home-wrecking.

Maybe you exaggerate things a little bit?
3timesalady · 51-55, F
@helenS its between me and God...
helenS · 36-40, F
@3timesalady That's fine 🌷
Good for you.
JackDaniels · 46-50, M
Good luck and wish you nothing but the best.
Verifier · 51-55, M
Hope so unless there's obstacles

 
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