And though it was not illegal, I still feel awful. I've been crying and asking God to forgive me for what I did. I feel like I not only broke my heart, but also God's. How can I forgive myself?
2006-08-22 16:02:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He will forgive you (and forget it) But now you have to forgive yourself. That is harder. But do it! Realize that we all make mistakes, sometimes stupid ones...but God still loves us and forgives us...and if He sees that your heart is sorrowful and remorseful, He will know the truth.
2006-08-22 16:07:29 · answer #1 · answered by gracefully_saved 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best way to feel better, is to do what it sounds like you have already done. And that is to first know that you have done wrong, and then to ask for God's forgiveness. If you have already asked for God's forgiveness, then you do not have to ask Him again. For He told us in his Holy Word, that if we confess our sins, that He is faithful to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. And even you may of broken God's heart, He still has forgiven you. And the Bible also teaches us that when He forgives us our sins, that He also forgets about them. And God expects us to forgive ourselves when we do wrong. And I believe that you must realize, that you are a human being. And human beings are not going to live a perfect life. And God does not expect us to do so; even though He does expect us to do our best. The only thing that you can do from this point on, is to try and make sure that you do not make the same mistake again. Just ask God's Holy Spirit to help you to be strong spiritually; and to help you to put the matter behind you.
2006-08-22 16:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by Calvin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly sorry for what you've done, God has already forgiven you. If He can forgive you, then you need to forgive yourself. Pray for His help in forgiving yourself. If there is anyway to "make it right," then do it, no matter how hard it is. You'll feel better for it. God bless you, dear one.
2006-08-22 17:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that way you a truly repentant. God forgives you, forgive yourself. But never cease to realize your a sinner and that the blood of Jesus is your only righteousness. Also if you hurt someone, apologyze, it possible make it right.
2006-08-22 16:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Sky_blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm Catholic, so I would go to confession. It's pretty nice to sit face to face with another human being, confess your sins to God, and talk a little bit about it with someone who is not only well-educated but who has heard it all. Plus that it is always so healing to do that examination of my conscience, verbalize what is weighing me down, apologize to God for having offended him, promise to try to do better in the future (and mean it!), and then hear that my sins have been forgiven. I am so thankful for the sacrament of reconcilliation.
Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."
(John 20: 21-23)
2006-08-22 16:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by anabasisx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the person that you have offended and ask for their forgiveness. You need to ask God's forgiveness. Did you know that you don't have to be Catholic to go to confession? You can and I find it very much like a counseling session. They are sworn to secrecy and even If I go face to face and they know who I am they never let on that you even talked to them outside the confessional.
Just a thought. Peace be with you.
2006-08-22 16:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is so hard, but you know Ask and you shall be forgiven,God already forgave you for asking for forgiveness, just mean it... everybody does something bad one way or another,the important thing is that you are sorry, if there is nothing you can do to change what happened, its ok, you already prayed and said sorry, just dont do it again ,,,its hard to forgive yourself punish yourself for a while but not forever
and yes eat some chocolate it helps
2006-08-22 16:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by haringmarumo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to apologize to whoever you feel you wronged...not god. They may not forgive you, but if you apologize you have done all that you can, and will be able to learn from your mistake.
2006-08-22 16:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by got_manholes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You prayed and now you have to forget it. After praying for forgiveness then he has forgotten it. It's your turn to forget. Go shopping and get it off your mind....That will help!
2006-08-22 16:06:47 · answer #9 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gradually. What did you do? You know something can be wrong, wtih out being illegal.
2006-08-22 16:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋