Cynicism is carnality that thinks its smart.

Forgiveness doesn't make the situation OK, it makes you OK.

Father God, thank You for having no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, You did by sending Your own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. (Rom. 8:1-3) Help me to understand that the loving chastisement that might come to me after I have rebelled against You is only in the purest Father's love and is never to be confused with condemnation. (Heb. 12:6)

No sin, no matter how momentarily pleasurable, comforting, or habitual, is worth missing what God has for us.

We must be careful to avoid spiritual elitism. Everything we are and anything we possess as believers in Christ is a gift of grace. Pure hearts before God must be cleansed from any hint of spiritual pride.

As a mother you are only as happy as your saddest child

God is just waiting for you to turn your face back toward Him. You've not gone too far!