When you make a mistake, unfortunately, the critics and naysayers come out of the woodwork. People will tell you, “You are all washed up. It is too late.” If you wear that label, it will keep you from the amazing future God has in store. However, God Almighty says,

“Inform my servants that I am indeed the All-forgiving, the All-merciful”. (Qur’an; 15:49)1

He says,

“For those who repent and amend and make clear; I will accept their repentance, for I am the One who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful”. (Qur’an; 2:160)2

“O My servants who transgressed against themselves, do not despair of God's mercy. For God forgives all sins. He is the Forgiver, the Merciful”. (Qur’an; 39:53)3

God Almighty can still get you to your destiny. You would not be alive unless God had another victory in your future. Why do not you take off the “washed up” label? Take off the “failure,” “guilty,” “condemned” labels and put on some new labels: redeemed, restored, forgiven, bright future, new beginning.

Always remember, you have been made in the image of Almighty God. God did not make any mistakes. He is the

“One who perfected everything”. (Qur’an; 32:7)4

You are the perfect size. You have the right personality, the right gifts, the right looks, and the right skin color. God created you and said,

“So glory be to God, the best of creators”. (Qur’an; 23:14)5

You are not an accident. You did not leave neglected.6 God designed you precisely for the race that is laid out for you. You are fully equipped for this life.

Know that His mercy is greater than any mistake you could make. Embrace the truth and the victory He has in store for your future! Just think about your duty and put your trust in God Almighty.

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  نَبئّ‏ِْ عِبَادِى أَنىّ‏ِ أَنَا الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيم‏.
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  إِلاَّ الَّذينَ تابُوا وَ أَصْلَحُوا وَ بَيَّنُوا فَأُولئِكَ أَتُوبُ عَلَيْهِمْ وَ أَنَا التَّوَّابُ الرَّحيم.
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  قُلْ يا عِبادِيَ الَّذينَ أَسْرَفُوا عَلى‏ أَنْفُسِهِمْ لا تَقْنَطُوا مِنْ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ جَميعاً إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحيم.
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  الَّذي أَحْسَنَ كُلَّ شَيْ‏ءٍ خَلَقَهُ.
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  فَتَبَارَكَ اللَّهُ أَحْسَنُ الخَْالِقِين.
• 6. . Allusion to the Qur’an; 75:36.
  أَ يحَْسَبُ الْانسَانُ أَن يُترَْكَ سُدى‏ ‏ .