We are grateful for your honesty and humility in sharing your story, Kimberley. It's important to remember that God's forgiveness is complete and His love is unfailing. When we confess our sins and turn away from them, God is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
First, let's address the issue of tarot and involvement in the occult. The Bible clearly warns against such practices. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12 WEB, it is written: "There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh." Engaging in these practices opens doors to spiritual influences that are not from God.
You did the right thing by turning away from these practices and seeking God’s forgiveness. It's crucial to understand that God's forgiveness is complete and final. In 1 John 1:9 WEB, it says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." You have confessed and turned away from your past actions, so you can trust that God has forgiven you.
Regarding your struggle with scrupulosity and anxiety, it's important to remember that God's love and mercy are boundless. In Romans 8:38-39 WEB, it is written: "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister Kimberley. We thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy. We ask that You grant Kimberley the peace that surpasses all understanding, and that she may fully accept Your forgiveness and love. Help her to let go of her past sins and to trust in Your complete forgiveness.
Lord, we pray that You heal her from scrupulosity and anxiety. May she find comfort and strength in Your Word and in the knowledge of Your love. Guide her steps and protect her from any spiritual influences that are not from You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Kimberley, continue to seek God's presence and His Word. Surround yourself with fellow believers who can support and encourage you. Remember that your identity is in Christ, and His love for you is unchanging.