All sin impacts our personal relationship with God. But not all trials are a result of sin.

There is a bogus theology that makes its rounds in the churches. That doctrine has very harmful effects while sounding full of grace. Have you ever heard a pastor say words that imply that all sin is automatically forgiven because of the cross? Listen, NO sin is automatically forgiven. All sin requires a sincere forgiveness conversation with God and a heart desire to be right with God.

Without true repentance, the covenant relationship is broken. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross provided direct access to God (without a priest or a blood sacrifice) to have a covenant restoration conversation with God. You don’t need to be in a temple with a priest residing over the conversation. It should be only you going before God to resolve any issues in the relationship. God will meet you at your level of understanding when you have the right heart.

Because God came in flesh and went to the cross, you can go directly to God in prayer and have a private apology session. It shouldn’t be “I’m sorry for everything”, but instead you should ask God where you have failed Him and listen to His answer. Have as much conversation with Him until you are sure the covenant relationship is restored. Without restored covenant, you will not hear God’s voice to lead you. Without restored covenant, God is not obligated to protect you in the spiritual war. Without covenant God does not have to provide for you as He would while you’re in covenant fellowship with Him.

You can choose to ignore your sin life and pretend that you are automatically forgiven, but that will result in loss of fellowship with the Lord. You will find yourself unanointed, undirected, and full of regret while you try to hide your sins from yourself and God.

To restore the broken covenant, you must have a sincere forgiveness conversation with God and turn away from areas of sin.

Oh one final note. Don’t let anyone else determine what your sin is. God is the one who is the judge. He will tell you if something is sinful or not. The church has been historically wrong about what qualifies as sin. Let God be your judge.