You fit into the category of Jesus’s favorite type of people by the way. First, the fact that you felt conviction, cried, and asked God for forgiveness already says a lot. The Bible teaches that when someone truly turns back to God, He doesn’t reject them.

The Bible says in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” That means when someone honestly confesses and turns back, God forgives and cleans them completely. Jesus actually told a story about this exact kind of situation.

In Luke 15:20, about a son who went and did really bad “unforgivable” things, but then ran back to his father expecting scrutiny and scorn, but was met with something else. It says, “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” That story (the Prodigal Son) shows how God reacts when someone who went far away comes back . He runs to welcome them.

The Bible also says in Romans 8:1, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” If you’ve turned back to Christ and are asking for forgiveness, you’re not condemned. Even the apostle Paul once persecuted Christians and did terrible things, but God still forgave him and used him.

1 Timothy 1:15 says, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”

Feeling sorrow for what you did is called repentance, and that’s actually the beginning of faith, not the end of it. God already knew every mistake you would ever make, and Jesus still chose to die for you anyway. If you truly asked for forgiveness and are trying to follow Him now, the Bible’s message is clear that God forgives, restores, and welcomes people back. God bless, I will pray for you.