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Your Question:
Can I still be a good person even when I've made mistakes and hurt myself?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the weight of their mistakes and the pain they've caused themselves and others. It's a heavy burden to carry, and it's easy to feel like we're not good enough or that we'll never be able to overcome our flaws. But the truth is, we are all wounded and imperfect, and it's precisely this woundedness that can lead us to hurt others. However, it's not a reason to give up or lose hope. The key is to recognize that our mistakes and flaws are not the defining characteristics of who we are. We are more than our mistakes, and we have the capacity to learn from them and grow as individuals. As the saying goes, "Hurt people hurt people," but it's also true that people who have been hurt can choose to forgive and heal. By acknowledging our mistakes and taking responsibility for them, we can begin to heal and move forward. And as we do, we can become stronger and more compassionate people. As I reflect on my own life, I think about the times when I've made mistakes and hurt those around me. But I also think about the times when I've learned from those mistakes and grown as a person. I've come to realize that my worth and value come not from my mistakes, but from who I am as a child of God. And I've learned that it's okay to make mistakes - it's how we respond to them that matters. By choosing to forgive ourselves and others, and by seeking to learn and grow from our mistakes, we can become the people God created us to be.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
mere christianity
c s lewis
depression
edward welch
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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