Lela was a little orphan girl in India. For a long time she carried about the burden of her sins and she longed to know that they were forgiven. But as time went on the burden grew heavier.
She made four long journeys seeking the forgiveness of her sins and peace with God. Each journey meant great suffering for her but they failed to help; she had no peace in her heart.
She began to do penance. For hours she would sit under the burning rays of the sun. On cold winter nights she spent long hours in cold icy water. Still she found no peace of heart, and her sins were such a heavy burden.
Then one day a faithful missionary found Lela and pointed her to Jesus. He told her that He had died for her upon the cross long ago and that if she trusted in Him as her Saviour He would take away her heavy burden of sin and guilt. This was just what Lela needed. She did put her trust in Him and her burden was gone in a moment. She knew her sins were forgiven and her heart was filled with gladness.
Messages of the Love of God 6/22/1975