Forgiving Me
Forgiving yourself for sins, poor choices, or the ways you’ve caused others pain is certainly hard. It’s scary to forgive yourself, but you’re worthy of forgiveness.
Forgiving You
Forgiveness, and choosing acceptance rather than resentment, brings freedom. Freedom from resentment, bitterness, and anger. Forgiveness allows us to choose again. It allows us to develop other tools, like healthy boundaries to provide a sense of emotional and physical safety. It allows us to integrate our trauma into our lives and not let the trauma or unforgiveness rule our behavior anymore.
unconditional, redeeming love
When God says, “I will forgive them for leaving me and will love them freely”, He means it. Don’t sit in the feeling that comes when you leave. Recognize your sin, get up, turn toward Him, and accept the forgiveness and acceptance that was already given to you by God through Jesus. Do it a hundred times a day if you must. He’s waiting with his unconditional, redeeming love.