Hi everyone i have had a very tramatic past and was diagnosed with clinicatl depression, ive also been consumed with guilt because of my bad past that i know cant be changed how can i forgive myself
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The following two articles are the best I've ever come across on the subject.Hi everyone i have had a very tramatic past and was diagnosed with clinicatl depression, ive also been consumed with guilt because of my bad past that i know cant be changed how can i forgive myself
Hi everyone i have had a very tramatic past and was diagnosed with clinicatl depression, ive also been consumed with guilt because of my bad past that i know cant be changed how can i forgive myself
Firstly acknowledge your bad pastHi everyone i have had a very tramatic past and was diagnosed with clinicatl depression, ive also been consumed with guilt because of my bad past that i know cant be changed how can i forgive myself
ThanksI’m in the same boat. Some days are better than others, but those days are few.
But I think of it like this: if God can forgive you, then you can forgive you. Isn’t His mercy greater than yours?
I say, ask God to help you forgive yourself, and others. Ask to acquire a tender heart.
And remember that His blood is sufficient.
Ok I totally get that. But what is freaking me out is Judgment Day when every Idle word will be brought into account?The following two articles are the best I've ever come across on the subject.
Are you under condemnation? - Christian Life Frankston
Can you forgive from your heart? - Christian Life Frankston
We must forgive others. We also must forgive ourselves. When God forgives, it's as if we'd never sinned. If God forgets, why should we punish ourselves? What does it achieve? Answer: nothing except to cripple us spiritually.
True. And God will wipe away all tears, even those of regret. We are forgiven. We have eternal life. Our words are important, but God's grace is sufficient. If you've said something you regret, confess it as sin. The blood of Lord Jesus removes sin as if it never happened. God created us, He loves us, He is merciful and gracious to us. He is not looking for excuses to beat us up. He is like the Prodigal son's dad, just happy that we have come home. Ask God to show you how much He loves you. A clue. Enough to send Jesus to die in your place.Ok I totally get that. But what is freaking me out is Judgment Day when every Idle word will be brought into account?
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I I get that Aussie Pete. But I'm kind of freaked about the Great White throne Judgment where everything is exposed. And if all is forgiven why does it have to be brought up again to be judged?True. And God will wipe away all tears, even those of regret. We are forgiven. We have eternal life. Our words are important, but God's grace is sufficient. If you've said something you regret, confess it as sin. The blood of Lord Jesus removes sin as if it never happened. God created us, He loves us, He is merciful and gracious to us. He is not looking for excuses to beat us up. He is like the Prodigal son's dad, just happy that we have come home. Ask God to show you how much He loves you. A clue. Enough to send Jesus to die in your place.
You will not appear before the Great White Throne. That is the judgement for unbelievers. We will be judged as believers. It's like a prize giving event. Our works determine reward, not punishment. Some will be greatly rewarded, others very little. God will show us our whole life so we will rejoice in His goodness. We will see where He rescued us and what He was doing in secret to cause us to be more like Jesus. We are already forgiven.I I get that Aussie Pete. But I'm kind of freaked about the Great White throne Judgment where everything is exposed. And if all is forgiven why does it have to be brought up again to be judged?
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Thanks Aussie PeteYou will not appear before the Great White Throne. That is the judgement for unbelievers. We will be judged as believers. It's like a prize giving event. Our works determine reward, not punishment. Some will be greatly rewarded, others very little. God will show us our whole life so we will rejoice in His goodness. We will see where He rescued us and what He was doing in secret to cause us to be more like Jesus. We are already forgiven.
Some people will have much regret because they failed to live the life that God had in store for them. That should be an encouragement to seek the Lord for His will and purpose for our lives. We get one shot at this life. Let's make the most of it.
We are already alive in Christ. The Bible says at least 365 times, "Do not be afraid". That's once for every day of the year. Maybe God is trying to tell us something..............
You are most welcome.Thanks Aussie Pete