can i ever forgive myself for not being able to fix things?

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Forgiveness is a process that requires humility and a willingness to let go of past hurts. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with unforgiveness, including myself. When we become fixated on something we can't undo, we can become trapped in a cycle of resentment and bitterness. But forgiveness and grace offer a fresh start, a new beginning. God's forgiveness is not just for others, but for us as well, so we can start anew and live a meaningful life in service to Him.

The Bible teaches us that forgiveness is not just about others forgiving us, but also about us forgiving ourselves. When we hold onto unforgiveness, we can become imprisoned by our own anger and hurt. But when we let go of our hatred and forgive, we can begin to heal and move forward. As the psalmist wrote, "If I, an Old Testament psalmist, can speak with this kind of hope, how much more can you, who have witnessed the cross - the unmistakable evidence of forgiveness of sins?" (Psalm 130:7-8).

As I reflect on my own life, I realize that I've had to forgive myself for many things, including mistakes I've made as a husband and father. But forgiveness is not just about forgetting the past; it's about not holding onto resentment and bitterness. When we forgive ourselves, we can begin to see our past in a new light, as an opportunity to learn and grow. As the Bible says, "Thank God for who you are and what He has made of you. Thank God for your weaknesses and your strengths." (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

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