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Your Question:
Why am I being punished for past mistakes?
Answer:
My friend, I think I understand the question you're asking. You're wondering why you're being punished for past mistakes. I want to share a perspective with you that has helped me in my own life. When I've seen my children, Joshua and Rebecca, struggle with their own mistakes, I've prayed to God to reveal to me what they're sensing in their hearts. And you know what? God has always shown me the root of their guilt - an ungodly stronghold that needed to be addressed. The thing is, my friend, we often think that God punishes us for our mistakes, but that's not always the case. Sometimes, God allows us to experience the consequences of our actions so that we can learn and grow from them. It's not about punishment; it's about transformation. When we confess our sins and repent, we're not just telling God we're sorry; we're telling Him we're turning from that sin and committing to live a different life. And that's when the real healing begins. So, I want to ask you, my friend, have you taken the time to reflect on your past mistakes? Have you learned from them? Have you written down the lessons you've learned and committed to living a different life? That's where the real growth happens, my friend. Not in feeling guilty or blaming God, but in taking responsibility for our actions and seeking to become stronger and wiser because of them.
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building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
isaiah
paul wegner
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
christian theology
millard erickson
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
god
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acts
r c sproul
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