A Recent Spiritual Conversation

A couple of coworkers and I were in a conversation that lead to one of them saying she has been taught, based on her family's religious traditions, that she would go to hell for something she had done in her life.  It was something lots of people of people have done and a lot more will do it today, tomorrow and the next day.  I know I've done  it too.

At the time, I didn't know what to say.  I am often at a loss for words but later wish I'd have said...

So here is my delayed response.  Is there really anything that God can't forgive?  Well, yes, there is one thing.  It isn't something one does, but rather an omission.  Hmmm.  You are trying to figure this out now, are you not?   Don't fret too hard.  The answer is simple; believe and accept that Jesus Christ, God's only son, suffered, died and was buried for our sins and rose from the dead to conquer death so we could be free from slavery to sin.  Ask Jesus to forgive you and restore your relationship with the Father.

...to NOT do that, that is the one thing God doesn't forgive.

It is sad and odd to me, that we humans have made something so simple, so complicated by adding on rules and regulations.  I wish folks would stick to just focusing on Jesus and the power that comes from being in His presence alone, not the made up, "Jesus plus..." plans we frequently choose to believe.  Finding and following Christ and Him alone is the most gratifying, freeing and difficult thing one may ever do.  Think about it. I hope you will join me on this adventure to hope and trust.