“What if God is mad at me”?
Every believer has asked this at some point. When your heart genuinely wants to please God, and you fall short, the weight of conviction can feel paralyzing. It can make you feel like God has done what He promised never to do—forsake you.
Romans 8:1 (NLT) reminds us, “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” When you ask for forgiveness from a place of being sincerely sorry, that’s it—God moves on. Our problem is that we don’t. A lot of times, we sit in self-condemnation, and regret. We replay the “shoulda, coulda, woulda” in our heads. But here’s the truth: God is omniscient. He knows every thought, every decision—even the ones we haven’t made yet. Jeremiah 1:5 (NLT) says, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart…” That means every mistake, misstep, and detour has already been factored into His plan.
God doesn’t hold grudges. He doesn’t keep score. His mercy and grace are enough for us—more than enough. Psalm 103:12 (NLT) says, “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” That’s not just distance—that’s separation with no return. God isn’t in the business of digging up what He’s already buried. We could never earn this kind of love, but Jesus made it available through his sacrifice. Because of our blessed Lord, our Creator has transferred us from eternal wrath and darkness into the glorious love and light of a merciful God. And now, we call Him “Abba Father”, a loving, present Father who delights in showing us compassion.
In other words, we went from wrath to relationship. Let that sink in. We were once separated, but Ephesians 2:6 tells us that now we’re seated in heavenly places with Christ. There is nothing in the universe that compares to the greatness of what God has done for us. Ephesians 2:7 (NLT) shows us how personal and powerful this is: “So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.” We are walking, breathing proof of God’s goodness. His love didn’t just save us—it elevated us. And that kind of grace should silence every lie that tells you you’re not worthy. Because if God has forgiven you and called you His own, there’s nothing left to prove. Just receive it.
So the next time you think God is mad at you, go back to these scriptures. Rebuke the lie. Don’t let the enemy wrap you in the straitjacket of shame. You are not condemned. You are made righteous through Jesus Christ. Because of him, you can walk boldly to the throne of grace. Just because you haven’t forgiven yourself doesn’t mean God hasn’t. So take a deep breath, lift your head, and receive the love that’s already yours. ■
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“God Is Not Mad at You”, written by KLizzie, edited by Reverend Fran Mack, for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.