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Your Question:
Am I being punished for my past mistakes?
Answer:
My friend, I'm glad you asked this question. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of guilt and shame over past mistakes. But let me tell you, God's word says that we can't undo our past, but we can learn from it. We can take advantage of the lessons we've learned from our mistakes and use them to become stronger in our faith. When we make mistakes, it's easy to get stuck in the past and let those regrets control our future. But God's word says that we should look beyond our present troubles and see how He can use them to make us a better person. We should write down what we've learned from our mistakes and use those lessons to grow in our faith. And when we confess our sins, we're not just saying sorry, we're turning from that sin and committing to live a different life. So, am I being punished for my past mistakes? No, my friend, I don't think so. I think God is using those mistakes to make me a better person. And I'm grateful for that. I'm grateful for the lessons I've learned and for the growth I've experienced as a result of those mistakes. And I'm grateful for God's restoring grace, which waits for me whenever I need it.
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building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
where the conflict really lies
alvin plantinga
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
isaiah
paul wegner
god
j i packer knowing
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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