How do you forgive god?

Answer 1

It is us who needs God's forgiveness, not the other way around. As He does nothing wrong and is perfect. The Bible, especially in John, 1 John, 2 John and 3 John, state that God is love.

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love and whoever lives in love, lives in God and God in him."
"Dear friends, let us love one another for love comes from God. Whoever does not love, does not know God because God is love."
Found in 1 John 4:16, and 1 John 4:7-8.

If you're asking this question because something bad has happened, like God let a family member or close friend die or whatever and you're feeling anger or whatever because of this, or if something else has happened that you became angry at God about, you need to pray, read the Bible and seek counsel. Also examine what is really going on. Reading Job is a good book for that. But since, I don't know why you're asking this question, I can only guess and give the answer accordingly.

Answer 2

I personally don't believe you forgive God. Isnt God the one who does the forgiving? Last I checked anyway. But I guess you could make the choice to stop being so angry and blaming God for things that maybe he's not at fault for. I guess thats the best is just to let it go and move on and let God help you forgive those that are really at fault.

Answer 3

Were always looking for someone to blame, so we blame God, but its not God that makes the decision its us, because God gave us the most precious gift which is "Free Will" and he will never go against that, we decide right from wrong, but when it doesn't pan out the way we want or expect we blame him instead facing the real truth, but when you can "Forgive yourself, others and ask for forgiveness for blaming God.

Answer 4

Start with yourself. Anything is possible through Him (God). What would you need to forgive God for anyways, He's the only perfect thing anyone could possibly come close to. And funny thing is not everyone will get close to Him except the ones who live in Him.

Answer 5

Why would I ever feel the NEED to forgive God?

If you mean what do I do after I blame God for some misfortune or whatever, then I pray for forgiveness for myself for being a spiritual child.

I often pray for more spiritual strength as well as more understanding of God's will in my own life and in the world in general.

Answer 6

By figuring out what mistake you made to think that God did something worthy of your forgiveness.

Answer 7

Whatever that God did is to your benefit(in due time you will see), so why does He need your forgiveness? In fact you should thank Him.

Answer 8

God needs forgiveness??????


Do tell.

Answer 9

Start by forgiving others and yourself.

Answer 10

I'd think first, one has to believe there is a God. Seeing as I know you, and know your personal views, I'm asking myself are you reconsidering those personal views? Is this jus a random off the wall question? And most importantly do I get to preach (lecture lol)? I agree with a few of the previous replies, I wont list them word for word but I'll play off them jus the same.

You took a major step in your blog. Speaking about it. But I'm thinking this question not only has to do with that major event in your life, but rather your life as a whole. Forgiveness, that is such a huge word. I've always believed forgiveness starts with ones self. Before one can forgive the wrongs he/she feels another has committed, he/she first needs to forgive themselves for "allowing" the crime/wrong to happen. On a personal level, you have to forgive yourself. It's a must Lee. All the people who love you can tell you it is and was never your fault, but until you take it to your heart and truly believe it then those words are rather worthless in themselves. I know people think, why would God allow bad things to happen, if he were all powerful he could stop them. Someone spoke of "free will" thats the greatest gift God could give. The hardest one too I suppose. Because He gives everyone, EVERYONE a choice to decide their own paths, for better or worse. I'm a firm believer in we have choices in EVERYTHING. Some would and have used the arguement, if someone were to shoot you, what choice did you have in the matter? You have alot of choices in the matter. You cant decide their actions of shooting you, but you can control your choice of how you handle it. Whether you choose to forgive.

Someone spoke of thanking Him for whatever it was that happened in your life. In a way he has a point. I personally know some of what the issue is, and I truly cant think of you or anyone else thanking anyone much less God for it happening, but I see the point behind it. Thank Him for giving you the strength to survive it. Thank Him for giving you love. I know you think that in the worse of times you were alone and it became a downward spiral, but you were never alone. I know this to be as true as knowing as dark as you wish people to believe you are that there's a light of faith in your soul that hasnt died out. I know that to be true because of your love for those closest to you. That light of faith and love was strong enough to carry you thru the worst of times. That one major event in your life didnt break you, but made you stronger in soul, heart and body. The bad downward spiral, the life of basically trying to kill yourself, the self blame, the hate, the rage its all made you stronger, and when the time comes forgiveness will make your heart lighter. I know I'm prolly not the one who should be speaking of forgiveness, because I'm kinda in the same boat. Hopefully the day will come when I can forgive myself for what happen in our lives, and the day will come when I have to forgive him as well. I dont think either of us will ever be truly happy until we do find that forgiveness in us.

I think I got off the topic...How does one forgive God? I'm not a religious person, however I am spiritual, I dont tend to look at God as a physical being. He's more of a spiritual thing inside your heart and soul. It's more of a feeling, love, joy, happiness. I think when you realize that He never left you, but carried you thru the worse of times, that He pulled you back to the light, (by sending people/places to touch your life in positive ways, people who love you and want only the best for you) everytime you tried so hard to fall deep into that dark pit, I think then you'll realize that the forgiveness was already there, but was jus hidden in the fog of doubt and hate. The forgiveness is there Lee, in your heart waiting, waiting for you wade thru that fog, and I believe you will. I think all the people who love you will help get you there, but when the time comes it has to be you to want it bad enough to reach out and grab it. Only then will your heart and soul be truly at peace and the love and happiness you have now will multiply tenfold.

Love ya xoxo