Forgiving yourself for something you did - to yourself or others - is as easy as 1-2-3.
Talking Points:
- Be honest with yourself and repent. Before you can forgive yourself, you have to get real and admit what went wrong. Psalm 51:2-3
- Be honest with others and ask for forgiveness. Swallow your pride and go to them. 1 John 1:9
- Forgive yourself. Stop beating yourself up and just believe what God has already said about you. And every time your own heart tries to shame you again with that past guilt, forgive yourself.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Is it easier for you to forgive yourself or others? Why?
- Share a time when you forgave someone for a wrong they did to you. How did it affect them?
- Explain repentance. Have you done it? Explain.
- Read Psalm 51. Circle the words or phrases that jump out to you. Can you relate to David’s feelings? Explain.
- Read 1 John 1:9. Does God’s forgiveness of you make it easier for you to forgive yourself? Why or why not?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
