If we ask, God will certainly forgive our derelictions.
But in no case does He render us white as snow
and keep us that way without our cooperation.
That is something we are supposed to be willing
to work toward ourselves.
He asks only that we try as best we know how
to make progress in the building of character.
Forgiveness of others is a gift to yourself.
T G I F = Thank God I'm Forgiven.