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Your Question:
Why am I being punished for past mistakes?
Answer:
I've been a pastor for many years, and I've seen many people struggle with guilt and shame over past mistakes. But I've come to realize that God's forgiveness is not dependent on our feelings of guilt, but on our acknowledgment of our sins and our repentance. When we confess our sins and turn from them, we are forgiven and made new. As a parent, I've had to deal with my children's mistakes and shortcomings. When Joshua or Rebecca made a mistake, I would pray and ask God to reveal to me what I was sensing in them. Often, He would show me an ungodly stronghold that needed to be addressed. By writing down what they learned from their mistakes, they were able to grow and become stronger. I've learned that God can take our past troubles and use them to make us better people. When it comes to our own mistakes, we often wonder why God is punishing us. But the truth is, God's punishment is not always a direct response to our actions. Sometimes, misfortune can fall on both the just and the unjust alike. Instead of focusing on why we're being punished, we should be turning to God for forgiveness and repentance. By acknowledging our sins and turning from them, we can experience God's forgiveness and start anew.
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paul wegner
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stormie omartian
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