Biblical Answer

If you're struggling with feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or shame, know that you're not alone. The Bible teaches us that we are all sinners and that our sin separates us from God (Romans 3:23). However, through faith in Jesus Christ, we can experience forgiveness and new life (Romans 6:23). But what about when we're struggling with feelings of guilt and shame, and we feel like it's our fault? The Bible teaches us that God is a God of second chances (Psalm 103:12). He desires to forgive us and start anew with us. We can pray for forgiveness, and we can also ask for help in dealing with our guilt and shame. We can seek out wise counsel from a pastor, a physician, or a trusted friend. We can also reach out to support groups like Al Anon for help in dealing with the chaos of addiction.

When we're struggling with feelings of hopelessness and guilt, it's easy to get caught up in negative thinking and statistics. We might think, "I've tried everything before, and it didn't work. The odds are against me." But the Bible teaches us that God is a God of miracles and that He can work in our lives in ways that are beyond our understanding (Ephesians 3:20-21). We can pray for healing, and we can also seek out medical help. We can ask God to show us who the right doctor is and to give them wisdom and knowledge in their treatment of us. We can also ask for God's peace and comfort in the midst of our struggles.

Ultimately, it's not about what we've done in the past or what we're doing now. It's about who we are in Christ and what He has done for us. We can thank God for who we are and what He has made of us, even in our weaknesses and strengths. We can ask God to forgive us and to help us move forward. We can seek out wise counsel and support groups for help in dealing with our guilt and shame. And we can pray for healing and for God's peace and comfort in the midst of our struggles. As the Bible says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). We can come to God, and He will give us rest and peace in the midst of our struggles.