Post by mommadee48 on May 25, 2021 10:29:35 GMT -5
I BELIEVE THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING DOES HAVE A SIN PROBLEM:
We lose our temper, make mistakes, and harbor selfish motives and even harbor unforgiveness, but Jehovah God offers forgiveness for everyone and even you who will accept it. And yet many believers find it impossible to forgive "Themselves.
WHY?
FIRST: We struggle with self-forgiveness at times because we find it difficult to accept God's forgiveness. Guilt can overshadow the enormous gift of pardon and restoration that our Father has freely provided. WE may think, " What have I done is just TOO terrible for God to forgive me, but that's never true. (Jehovah God does and will forgive). (TITUS 2:14).
SECOND: Personal disappointment can prevent us from forgiving ourselves. If we have ridiculously high, self imposed standards for our behavior, failure to live up to them can leave us feeling disappointed and unworthy of forgiveness.
THIRD: Seeing the results of our sin can keep guilt alive in our mind. That is, our wrong actions produce a tangible negative consequence, we may find it hard to forgive ourselves.
Are you harboring remorse for a sin from your past?
God's forgiveness is available now ( 1JOHN 1:9). Christ gave HIS life to make you free, so don't " willingly " stay in chains of bondage. YOU'RE invited to forgive YOURSELF for what Jehovah God has already pardoned ( GAL. 5:1 ).
Why do people fail to forgive them selves for their own wrongdoing?
Now let's look at six questions to ask yourself when struggling with self-condemnation.
FIRST: Why should I continue to condemn myself when God no longer condemns me?
SECOND: Is my self-condemnation affecting my relations with God?
What about my relationships with other people? How so?
THIRD; What good comes from refusing to forgive myself?
FORTH: Does the LORD find me more devout because of my guilt and shame?
FIFTH: Is there any biblical basis for withholding self-forgiveness?
SIXTH: How long do I intend to condemn myself?
What must happen for me to finally forgive myself?
When facing self-doubt and remorse, focus on the basics of who GOD is and what HE wants for your life. Prayerfully consider these six questions. Read them aloud and spend time reflecting on each one. You may even want to journal or work through your thoughts in prayer as the LORD speaks. Don't be alarmed if you find yourself wrestling with some of the answers. Remember, GOD wants to help renew our perspective, and HE promises to be with you/us as we confront our guilt.
We lose our temper, make mistakes, and harbor selfish motives and even harbor unforgiveness, but Jehovah God offers forgiveness for everyone and even you who will accept it. And yet many believers find it impossible to forgive "Themselves.
WHY?
FIRST: We struggle with self-forgiveness at times because we find it difficult to accept God's forgiveness. Guilt can overshadow the enormous gift of pardon and restoration that our Father has freely provided. WE may think, " What have I done is just TOO terrible for God to forgive me, but that's never true. (Jehovah God does and will forgive). (TITUS 2:14).
SECOND: Personal disappointment can prevent us from forgiving ourselves. If we have ridiculously high, self imposed standards for our behavior, failure to live up to them can leave us feeling disappointed and unworthy of forgiveness.
THIRD: Seeing the results of our sin can keep guilt alive in our mind. That is, our wrong actions produce a tangible negative consequence, we may find it hard to forgive ourselves.
Are you harboring remorse for a sin from your past?
God's forgiveness is available now ( 1JOHN 1:9). Christ gave HIS life to make you free, so don't " willingly " stay in chains of bondage. YOU'RE invited to forgive YOURSELF for what Jehovah God has already pardoned ( GAL. 5:1 ).
Why do people fail to forgive them selves for their own wrongdoing?
Now let's look at six questions to ask yourself when struggling with self-condemnation.
FIRST: Why should I continue to condemn myself when God no longer condemns me?
SECOND: Is my self-condemnation affecting my relations with God?
What about my relationships with other people? How so?
THIRD; What good comes from refusing to forgive myself?
FORTH: Does the LORD find me more devout because of my guilt and shame?
FIFTH: Is there any biblical basis for withholding self-forgiveness?
SIXTH: How long do I intend to condemn myself?
What must happen for me to finally forgive myself?
When facing self-doubt and remorse, focus on the basics of who GOD is and what HE wants for your life. Prayerfully consider these six questions. Read them aloud and spend time reflecting on each one. You may even want to journal or work through your thoughts in prayer as the LORD speaks. Don't be alarmed if you find yourself wrestling with some of the answers. Remember, GOD wants to help renew our perspective, and HE promises to be with you/us as we confront our guilt.