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Your Question:
am i being punished for my past relationships?
Answer:
My dear friend, I can sense the weight of your past relationships bearing down on you. It's as if you're wondering if you're being punished for the mistakes of your past. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this very issue. The truth is, my friend, you are not being punished for your past relationships. You are being given the opportunity to learn and grow from them. The Bible teaches us that we are not defined by our past mistakes, but by our current relationship with God. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, it says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This means that no matter what we've done in the past, we have the power to start anew in Christ. It's not about being punished, but about being freed from the chains of our past mistakes. As you navigate your current relationships, remember that you are not alone. We all have our own struggles and wounds from past relationships. But it's how we respond to those wounds that matters. We can choose to let them define us, or we can choose to use them as opportunities for growth and learning. I encourage you to seek forgiveness, not just from others, but also from God. And remember, my friend, you are loved and valued, not for what you've done in the past, but for who you are in Christ.
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edward t welch
depression
edward welch
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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