FORGIVE YOURSELF

FORGIVE YOURSELF.

We talk about forgiving others all too often; Forgive those that hurt you; Let bygones be bygones. You know, forgive others not because they deserve it but because you do. I think we're missing one major ingredient here. One Major person that needs much forgiveness is yourself.

When something bad happens, and your first thought is why did I allow that to happen? Why did such stuff happen? What was I thinking? we go into this loophole of blaming ourselves. You need to forgive yourself for the following reasons:

Forgive yourself for the self-afflicted pains.

Forgive yourself for not paying attention.

Forgive yourself for letting your guards down.

Forgive yourself for being the victim.

Forgive yourself for being extra sensitive and insecure.

Forgive yourself for allowing other's words to get so bad at you.

Forgive yourself for failing God.

Forgive yourself for the rising and falling.

Forgive yourself for not paying close attention.

Forgive yourself for trusting others and being betrayed.

Forgive yourself for other's mistakes.

Forgive yourself for not depending on yourself.

Forgiving yourself is not easy, that's why we have the help of the Holy Spirit. A simple "Father, please help me forgive myself" will go a long way. A whisper of mentioning your name. And saying I forgive you will go a long way. It's not easy. But it's possible and necessary if you truly desire healing.

Today, please forgive yourself.