How did you deal with the problem, the guilt, any confrontations?
2006-11-12 12:37:42 · 13 answers · asked by Butterfly Princess 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I want to answer your question and I've read and re-read it.
Yes, I have made a mistake or two that hovered over my head, to use your words, for a period of time.
I faced the horror of the first few days. And somehow I survived. I began to not only realize, but *know* that people were forgetting my error slowly. I realized that I was not the center of everyone's moment by moment thoughts, even though for a time I felt everyone was looking at me with disappointment, disgust, or disapproval...whatever.
Soon, after a few more weeks I was coping and slowly I felt better and better and after a few months, per hap a year, I was almost myself again.
As for facing confrontations, I did. I was scared to death AND embarrassed, but I faced the people I needed to face, did what I could to say I'm sorry, if there was an opportunity to do so.
Now, 10 years later, I hardly ever think of what happened. But I learned from all of this. I hope I don't make a stupid, thoughtless mistake like that again.
You will survive it only by facing it and by using inner strength that you have.
You didn't say if this was your own mistake or if this is a general question. If you're asking because you are going through something, good luck and hope you will be feeling better about it in the future.
2006-11-12 12:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by SuperCityRob 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I just have to live with it. I have made my confessions to God about my sin....but it still is there, because it has affected my life in ways that I won't be able to undo. I don't feel guilt anymore, but when I think about what I did, I do feel like a fool once in awhile.
God has restored my life and blessed me with everything anyone could want....He will do His best for you even when you fail. But don't forget....there will always be consequences to sin.
If anyone were to throw in my face what I did, I would say nothing in return; this is all covered under the blood and God will be my defense. There is no condemnation for those who are in Jesus Christ.
I'm not saying that you have to feel guilty all the rest of your life for mistakes...but I think we need to lay the cards on the table here....when you make some mistakes, they may resonate through the rest of your life in one way or another.
2006-11-12 20:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are "charted" to make mistakes in our life to learn from them. When you make a mistake, take note of it, learn from it, and move on with your life. You become a stronger person because of it. I've made many mistakes in my life. I have let them hoover over my head at times. I did my best to resolve the problem by apologies and whatever else needed to be done. Guilt is a tough one to deal with, but try not to let it rule your life. If you've done your best to resolve the situation, then try to move on. Guilt eats your life away.
2006-11-12 20:58:34 · answer #3 · answered by Starscape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I’m sure most of us have.
Ask God for forgiveness. Ask from your heart with complete sincerity.
He will forgive you. Then you must forgive yourself. You do this but just letting go. It’s over once God forgives you. Let go. Move on.
If it seems hard to move on, consider that God would prefer that you put your thoughts toward the future. You can’t change what’s been, but you can make the future count each and every new day.
2006-11-12 20:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has made those kind of mistakes. Someone mentioned to me recently that it's not enough that we ask God for forgiveness, but we must also RECEIVE the forgiveness He offers us. There's nothing we can do to change the past. Learn the lesson and don't let mistakes ruin your life.
2006-11-12 21:25:06 · answer #5 · answered by disciple 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the first place is no mistakes in life if hovers over ur head just let it go there is no guilts only in ur head confrontations just let it go who cares what others to say
2006-11-12 20:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course, I think it's only human. I try not to dwell in the world of shoulda, woulda, coulda. Be thankful you feel this way, these emotions help us not to make the same mistake twice.
2006-11-12 20:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to forgive yourself and if it was your fault try to do better next time. We can't always come trough. Get over it and get on with your life.
2006-11-12 20:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by man of ape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do what you can to make it right. It only hangs over your head while you let it.
2006-11-12 20:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I did that everyone cleared the room.
2006-11-12 21:03:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋