You know that the Bible is inspired revelation. Do you see revelation anywhere else? You should see it everywhere. You live in a world I created, and it testifies of me. To an even greater degree the lessons you learn from your own humanity testify of me because you are created in my image and this is true even of unbelievers, but you must discern this correctly, because you are able to deceive yourself in this regard. The lessons of nature and humanity properly understood will be in agreement with the lessons of scripture and doctrine. Blessed are those who accept the multitude of witnesses that testify of me. 

Do you want answers to your questions, and right now? The answers to questions of fact are more readily available now than ever before. Then why do you still have questions? Do you find that many of your questions are phrased as ‘why’ rather than ‘what’ or ‘how’? Database searches are not as effective in addressing questions of this type. Yet these are the questions you can’t escape, or shouldn’t, for they deal with questions of being and meaning and purpose. Do you find that these are more difficult than questions of fact? Yet the answers are readily available if you come to me, even if obtaining them involves an ongoing walk with me. 

Now that you walk with me and see how involved I am in every aspect of your life do you ever wonder how you got along without me? You didn’t. Even when you were estranged from me I met your needs, as I send rain and sun on the just and on the unjust. What do you have that you did not receive? I open my hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Consider the implications of that. Can you see in hindsight my goodness poured out upon you? You love me because I first loved you. If I would do this while you were opposed to me how much more will I do for you now that you have responded and embraced my love? 

Have you ever heard someone say that they couldn’t forgive themselves? They may accept that God will forgive them, and even those whom they have offended, but they just can’t forgive themselves. This sounds like a pious argument of high character, but it is really an extreme form of pride. Consider what it implies. That they hold themselves to higher standards than other people, or that they are the type of person who does not sin. The position of greater humility is to acknowledge that you need forgiveness from others and from God, and receive it with gratitude. If I can forgive you, you can forgive yourself.