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Your Question:
how do i forgive myself for not being able to provide for my family?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of guilt and self-condemnation you're carrying. As a pastor, I've seen many individuals struggle with unforgiveness, but it's particularly challenging when it involves oneself. I want you to know that forgiveness is not just about others forgiving us, but also about us forgiving ourselves. You see, when we choose to forgive ourselves, we're not excusing our actions or minimizing the hurt we may have caused. Rather, we're acknowledging that we're not defined by our mistakes, but by the love and forgiveness of God. As the Bible says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). You are forgiven, not just by God, but also by yourself. It's a choice we must make, a choice to release the burden of guilt and shame. As I reflect on my own life, I've come to realize that unforgiveness can be a pattern, not just in our relationships with others, but also in our relationship with ourselves. It's a cycle that can be broken, my friend. When we choose to forgive ourselves, we're not only freeing ourselves from the weight of guilt, but also opening ourselves up to the love and forgiveness of God. And that, my friend, is the greatest gift of all.
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