Lucy, we join you in lifting up your prayer to the Lord, seeking His grace and mercy in your life. We are reminded of the words of Paul in Ephesians 1:7, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." You have indeed been forgiven, and it is time to walk in that forgiveness, releasing yourself from the burden of past mistakes.
God calls us to love Him and love ourselves, as Jesus taught in Mark 12:30-31, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these." To love others, you must first love yourself in a godly, balanced manner, recognizing your worth in Christ.
Let us pray together:
Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Lucy. Help her to be kind to herself, to walk in the forgiveness You have so freely granted. Fill her life with Your peace, joy, and love. Help her to live a life that glorifies You, that is full of Your presence and Your blessings. Help her to fear You, to love You, and to submit to Your will. Strengthen her in her daily walk, in her study of Your Word, and in her prayer life. Remind her constantly of her value in Your sight, Lord. In Jesus Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to walk in the freedom that Christ has given you, Lucy. Remember the promise in Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." Keep pressing on, pursuing God's will, and leaning on His strength. We are with you in prayer, encouraging you to embrace the glorious life God has for you in Christ Jesus.