In 2 Kings, they find the book of Deuteronomy---the second telling of the Law, the Torah. When the King reads it (and realizes how far they have strayed from God's law), he tears his clothes. He then turned to the Lord to see what might be done.
We are a people of the New Covenant. God has provided a way for us to be re-turned and restored to the way of God---to reconcile ourselves to God. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is more than saying I am sorry. It is also a turning away from that which caused you to sin and turning (or re-turning) back to the way of living to which God calls us. And we are offered this gift of renewal as often and as many times as we need it. There are no limits. God deeply desires to be in relationship with us. We may close the door on God, but God will not close the door on us.
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