Author and minister Mark Johnston sheds the light of truth on one of the most challenging parts of walking in love and truth, and that is the acceptance of Christ’s forgiveness for our sins. As long as we refuse to accept His forgiveness, we can never be the LIGHTS He has called us to be.
Also further reading: https://www.crosswalk.com/family/singles/if-god-forgives-why-don-t-i-feel-forgiven.html