U-Turns Allowed

 

By Andrea Merrell

The goodness of God leads you to repentance.

Romans 2:4 NKJV

 

While riding with a friend, we passed a sign that said, No U-Turns Allowed. With a bitter laugh she said, “That’s how I feel in my relationship with God. I’ve messed up so many times I can’t turn around and go back.”

The good news for her—and for all of us—is that God does allow U-turns. It’s called repentance. A change of heart and mind but also a turning away. A 180 that points us back in the right direction with no shame, guilt, or condemnation.

It’s easy for us to get off the pathway God has set before us, but He has made provision for our sinful behavior. When we come to Him and confess our sins, He will faithfully forgive and cleanse us (1 John 1:9). It is His kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4).

David faced this after he committed adultery and murder. He was miserable until he turned from his sin and asked God to cleanse his heart and restore him. Not only did God restore him, He called David a man after His own heart.

If you find yourself traveling down the wrong road, don’t keep going. In God’s kingdom, U-turns are always allowed.

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