“But I’ve done some bad things in my life. Surely, God wouldn’t want a relationship with me. I’m not worthy,” he stated.
“No one is worthy,” I replied, “Those bad things that have been done are called sin. God is willing to forgive us of those sins if we are truly serious about wanting them to be forgiven, and we desire to not do them again.”
“No, you don’t understand. I’ve done some really terrible things,” he responded.
“Have you ever committed murder?” I asked.
“Well, no I haven’t,” he stated.
“Do you realize that over half the Bible is written by former murderers?” I asked.
“You have got to be kidding! Really?” he asked.
“Really!” I continued, “God can use anybody who is willing to be used by Him."