❖ THE GIFT OF FORGIVING YOURSELF.
1. FORGIVING YOURSELF ALLOWS YOU TO BECOME YOUR BEST SELF.
“Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:1 (NASB)
2. DON’T GIVE YOUR GUILT TO THE ENEMY, GIVE IT TO GOD.
“For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.”
2 Corinthians 7:10 (NLT)
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9 (NKJV)
3. YOU HAVE TO RELEASE IT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE IT.
“Therefore let’s approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help at the time of our need.”
Hebrews 4:16 (NASB)
Victory Group Questions:
1. Share an experience where you forgave yourself for something you felt guilt or shame about. What fruit came out of it?
2. Do you find it hard to forgive yourself? If so, in what ways have your feelings of guilt/shame impacted your ability to move forward?
3. What lies has the enemy told you that has prevented you from releasing your guilt to God? Replace the lies with God’s truth and receive His forgiveness. (1 John 1:9)
4. What was your biggest takeaway from this message and why?
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