Devotionals for the Heart: God's Love for you is unconditional and forever!

God Loves You No Matter What
A devotional by Heidy De La Cruz

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

—Psalm 103:12 (NIV)

As I was going through a Bible study about hope earlier this year, one of the prompts was to think of a time when you made a mistake so great that you were afraid that God’s view of you would change. My mind immediately went to my younger self when I was intentionally living in sin.

I knew what I was doing was completely wrong, but I continued anyway because I was heartbroken, mad, and bitter. No one could tell me anything at that moment because my pain blinded me, so I kept acting out of selfishness. I was not worrying about how my actions were affecting others, how my actions were making me look, or how I was not taking care of myself as I should have.

But I eventually saw the light and realized that I needed to change. I needed to repent, confess, and return to God. My life was entirely transformed after that. Looking back, I still have some shame and embarrassment I need to work through, but I know God has forgiven me. I know that He doesn’t hold my past mistakes over my head and doesn’t throw them on my face every chance He gets. No, He makes our sins as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18). As long as we truly repent and have a change of heart, God will forgive us. He knows us from the inside out.

If there is a past sin, mistake, or choice you regret making that’s been lingering around and wearing you down, I am here today to tell you to lay it all at God’s feet. God can set you free! There is nothing you can do that will make God stop loving you. You are not too far gone that you can’t turn back to God. I’ve done it. And if I can do it, so can you. God loves you no matter what you’ve done.

I’m still dealing with some of the consequences of my past choices, but that’s okay because I’ve learned from them, grown from them, and closer to God because of them. And I’d love the same positive outcome to happen for you!

Let’s Pray: Dear Jesus, I pray for whoever is reading this and may be weighed down by past choices that they can release them at your feet. Lord, draw them near to You today, have them feel your comfort, and remind them that You love them, Lord. Help them to know there is nothing they can do that will make You stop loving them. I’ve been there before and You, Lord, called me back. I am forever grateful that I listened and came back to my Heavenly Father because my life hasn’t been the same since. Lord, thank You for your forgiveness, kindness, mercy, and love. Thank You for your unfailing, faithful love that we don’t deserve, yet You freely give it to us. In your Holy Name I pray. Amen.

Song of Reflection: “East to West” by Casting Crowns. Listen to it here.

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Author Bio:

Heidy De La Cruz is a published writer/author and podcaster. She writes the weekly newsletter “Into My Thoughts” on Substack where she shares personal development content, life experiences with life lessons, and faith-based encouragement posts. 

Heidy is the host of “The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants Podcast” where immigrants share their stories about moving to the United States. She is also a podcast coach and helps those who desire to host their own show launch.

Heidy holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration and a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She works as a Medical Coding Analyst.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, watching movies, and spending time with her husband and their two kids.

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