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Your Question:
Can I ever forgive myself for not being able to save my business?
Answer:
My friend, I can see that you're struggling with the weight of guilt and shame over not being able to save your business. I've been there myself, not in the same context, but I've known the pain of failure and the burden of self-condemnation. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the same issue, and I want to tell you that forgiveness is possible, even for ourselves. You see, forgiveness isn't about paying back the person who wronged us, but about releasing the hold that resentment and bitterness have on us. When we forgive, we're not excusing the hurt or the failure, but we're choosing to let go of the anger and the guilt that's holding us back. It's a costly sacrifice, but one that brings freedom and peace. As the Bible says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). So, I want to encourage you to take that first step of forgiveness. Recognize that you're forgiven by God, not because of your worthiness, but because of His grace and mercy. And then, choose to forgive yourself. It's not easy, I know, but it's a necessary step towards healing and restoration. Remember, forgiveness is an act of self-defense, a tourniquet that stops the fatal bleeding of resentment. It's a choice that will set you free, and it's one that I'm here to support you in making.
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meaning of marriage
timothy keller
depression
edward welch
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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