How does one accept the mercy of God?
How does one keep from becoming scrupulous?
If one lived in a constant state of mortal sin for many years, repented and confessed, and is presently hyper-aware of sin - is that scrupulosity or is it self preservation?
Could growing up with an absentee father make one less able to accept a merciful God?
I want to please God but I just don't know HOW. I want to give Him my best and be good, truly good but I fail. And fail. And fail. The harder I try the more I fail. I tried praying that morning prayer to consecrate my day to Him but every time I did that one bad thing after another would happen. It was easier to be loving and good when I wasn't trying so hard.
Blog buddies - surely someone out there can help me understand what I am doing wrong. Please help. I feel so sad.
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