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…forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

Forgiving Yourself

  • Forgiving yourself does not mean what you did was ok
  • Forgiving yourself does not make the consequences go away
  • Forgiving yourself means that you receive what was paid for by Jesus instead of trying to pay for your own debt by living in toxic shame.

3 Truths About Shame

  • Shame: The intensively painful feeling that we are unworthy of love and belonging
  • Shame depends on you buying in to the lie that you are alone and unworthy of love.
  • The devil wants to use your shame to drive you away from God. God wants to use your guilt to draw you to His grace.

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

Romans 8:1

Challenge

  • Focus on Jesus. Who he is and what he has done for you.
  • Treat yourself like someone you love.
  • Stop trying to change your past, and allow Jesus to change your future.

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:19
Make plans to be part of "21 Days of Prayer" beginning Sunday, August 1st. Daily Prayer services Monday-Friday 6:00-7:00am & Saturdays 9:00-10:00am (There will be a special prayer experience for kids as well on Saturday mornings.). For more information visit www.cityhills.com/21days

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