Hello MysticalMiracle, it's great to hear that you have returned to your faith in God and are seeking to repair your relationship with Him. I would be happy to help guide you through this process from a Catholic perspective using relevant Biblical verses. We are almost the same age, both in our 20s. I have to be honest to you: I am not that good at finding verses to help other people, so I sometimes rely on an privately run AI on my laptop to find verses for me, and then I verify the verses with a Bible. Technology is a double edged sword, but it is best that we use it for good. But there was a guy who may or may not become a patron saint of technology, named Blessed
Carlo Acutis.
First and foremost, it's important to understand that God is always waiting for us with open arms, ready to forgive us when we turn back to Him. While we do not have to sacrifice cows anymore, Jesus died for us to forgive us of our sins. The Bible tells us in the Book of Luke (15:20-24): "And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate."
This story illustrates the mercy and forgiveness of God, who welcomes us back with open arms no matter how far we may have strayed. By acknowledging our sins and asking for forgiveness, we can begin the process of repairing our relationship with Him.
Another important aspect of this process is making amends for any harm we have caused and seeking to live a life in line with God's commandments. The Bible tells us in the Book of James (2:17): "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." In other words, our faith must be accompanied by good works and a desire to live a virtuous life.
Additionally, prayer (meditating on God) and reading the Bible regularly can help us grow closer to God and deepen our faith. The Bible tells us in the Book of Psalms (119:148): "My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise." By making these practices a regular part of our lives, we can continue to grow in our relationship with God.
I hope this information is helpful to you, MysticalMiracle, and that it provides some guidance as you seek to repair your relationship with God. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions or if there is anything else I can help with. May God bless you on your spiritual journey.