--FORGIVE YOURSELF~~

"I am...not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the
church of God. But...His grace toward me did not prove vain."
--(1 Corinthians 15:8-10)

---THERE is an old saying that instructs, "Be easy on others and hard on yourself." To a point, it is a wise guideline. However, when it comes to forgiveness, it can be disastrously misapplied, especially when we are the ones at fault. An inability to forgive ourselves can lead to deep discouragement, guilt, and hopelessness.

If anyone had a reason to judge himself harshly, it was the apostle Paul. What if Paul had allowed his past as a persecutor of the church to haunt him after his dramatic conversion to Christ? Could he possibly have shared the good news of salvation so boldly, passionately, and persistently? And David--what if he had dwelt on his sin with Bathsheba, deeming himself unworthy of ever again serving God? Could he have continued leading Israel with such faith and conviction?

In each case, their refusal to forgive themselves would have had disastrous consequences. The same is true for you. So don't be so hard on yourself when it comes to forgiveness. Repent and accept that Jesus not only welcomes you back gladly but restores you fully. We are overcomers in Jesus Christ. He OVERCAME! Give your life to Him and become an overcomer- through-Christ Jesus! Hallelujah!

---"Jesus, Our Perfect Hope"/CS~
--"OVERCOME"/ Jeremy Camp / ---<https://youtu.be/L0csB3us2gA>
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