Forgive Thyself Intro - Living and Learning

I was so hesitant to begin this series!

Even though I felt convicted to share my experiences on forgiveness, there was a constant internal battle when I pondered on all the not so good decisions I had made in the past that still haunt me.

I began to ask myself, “What are some of the mistakes that I haven’t forgiven myself for?”

It was then that I realized that I have withheld forgiveness from myself because somewhere in my mind, I held on to a belief that I was not worthy of forgiveness.

Growing up, I have always been the “let me try it once and learn from my mistake” type of person. If the results of my actions were good, I would applaud myself for giving it a try, but if events were not how I imagined, I’d beat myself up constantly…

Perfection was the goal.

Moreover, I did not always consult God’s direction for my life so that resulted in mistakes, delays, and a purposeless life of self advancement. A separated life from God’s will inevitable leads to regret and consequences… and a fun fact about consequences is that, even in the present, their negative effects still impact our lives like a domino effect rippling through the present and possibly into the future.

Just like me, there are many of you that may be living with the consequences of your past. You may feel stuck, undeserving of love, hopeless or unworthy.

Nonetheless, if the person you are today cannot recognize who you used to be in the past, much less understand certain decisions, patterns, or character traits, then congratulations! There has been growth and maturity. 

Join me as we explore the parts of ourselves that need healing.

It’s time to allow yourself to receive forgiveness.

Forgive thyself

Till we meet again,

Keep the crowns upright!

And your hearts open.