repentance, forgiveness and peace

I received Jesus as my Savior when I was very young. Along the way, I started to sin and not ask forgiveness, and not even confess to Jesus what I had done. Years and years of this led me down a path of destruction, sin, sorrow, pain, and fear. I was in so deep and Satan had such a stronghold on me, that I could not see my way out of it anymore. I had forgotten the importance of repentance and forgiveness in order to heal and move on. This study opened my eyes again, for the first time in years, to what a daily, righteous walk with God will do for me. Through confession and repentance, and hours of prayer, I asked God to cleanse my sinful ways and help me to get right with Him. Since then, my heart and mind have known true peace - the peace that only God can give. My fears have subsided; my mind and soul are at rest; and I know that I am a precious child of God. What beauty and goodness there is in belonging to Him.