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[title] => HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
[time] => 2004-10-01 21:16:47
[hometext] => Sometimes it's easier to forgive others than yourself................
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"HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?"
All our lives we are taught to forgive.....
That incudes You...or are you still captive?
What is it you are still holding over your own head?
Some action you took or something you said?
The Good Book (Bible) says to forgive others.....
did you also include You, along with debtors?
You say that you can't, it's just too bad?
Are you bigger and better than Your Creator?
He's forgiven you, why are you so sad?
Was it a broken marriage? Or no marriage?
You believed his lies, or hers, two heart brokage?
Did you forgive yourself for believing his lies?
If so, why do we see so many tears in your eyes?
Even losing one to death can bring a guilty conscience.
"If only," or "I wish I had done this or that!"
Do you think your negative thinking will bring them back?
Of course not, that time is past, so unpack...........
Rid yourself of all excess baggage of long ago.....
Forgive yourself, unbind the ties causing you sorrow.
No longer being a slave to You or to your heart.
Forgive yourself, be free.....joy no longer thwart!
Created by
LovingCritters
ConSue
Sept 24, 2004
"To understand is to forgive, even oneself."
~Alexander Chase~
*Forgiving Smiles*
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HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
Contributed by
lovingcritters
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Friday, 1st October 2004 @ 09:16:47 PM in AEST
Topic:
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"HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?"
All our lives we are taught to forgive.....
That incudes You...or are you still captive?
What is it you are still holding over your own head?
Some action you took or something you said?
The Good Book (Bible) says to forgive others.....
did you also include You, along with debtors?
You say that you can't, it's just too bad?
Are you bigger and better than Your Creator?
He's forgiven you, why are you so sad?
Was it a broken marriage? Or no marriage?
You believed his lies, or hers, two heart brokage?
Did you forgive yourself for believing his lies?
If so, why do we see so many tears in your eyes?
Even losing one to death can bring a guilty conscience.
"If only," or "I wish I had done this or that!"
Do you think your negative thinking will bring them back?
Of course not, that time is past, so unpack...........
Rid yourself of all excess baggage of long ago.....
Forgive yourself, unbind the ties causing you sorrow.
No longer being a slave to You or to your heart.
Forgive yourself, be free.....joy no longer thwart!
Created by
LovingCritters
ConSue
Sept 24, 2004
"To understand is to forgive, even oneself."
~Alexander Chase~
*Forgiving Smiles*
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lovingcritters
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Re: HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
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by Essentially9 on
Friday, 1st October 2004 @ 09:40:19 PM AEST
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| very true. great concept. |
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 2nd October 2004 @ 12:43:03 AM AEST
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This is so very true. I can forgive almost anyone for anything, but I expect perfection from myself and am definitely my worst critic. It does become a problem sometimes as none of us are perfect and never will be. This is a great write, Connie.
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by Ilhar on
Saturday, 2nd October 2004 @ 06:51:15 AM AEST
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sometimes it is hardest to forgive ourselfs...good advice my friend
Shari |
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by Rakerman1999 on
Saturday, 2nd October 2004 @ 11:27:27 AM AEST
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Self forgiveness....hmmmm an interesting concept. If I had any faults I would be glad to forgive me :OP ok ok ... so I have TONS of faults but I try to not be too hard on myself .
I loved this one Connie
Roses to ya
Larry |
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by jaeann on
Saturday, 2nd October 2004 @ 01:49:24 PM AEST
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| ahhhh what an idea to behold...... |
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Re: HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
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by Jenni_K on
Saturday, 2nd October 2004 @ 05:42:09 PM AEST
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Great write..but it is easier said than done....
Hugs
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Re: HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
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by lovesucks on
Sunday, 3rd October 2004 @ 09:28:31 PM AEST
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You get it every time, I love this and thanks for bringing my attention, your words are ones remembered. Advice I will take, thanks for giving it so freely
A fan indeed
theresa |
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Re: HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
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by Stitch on
Monday, 4th October 2004 @ 08:52:38 PM AEST
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Learning this is crucial to our relationship with Christ, each other, and with ourselves. Thanks for sharing.
Stitch |
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Re: HAVE YOU FORGIVEN YOURSELF?
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by Kie on
Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 09:35:15 AM AEST
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You are right on--on this one.
To live with ourselves for a lifetime and be healthy we must forgive ourselves which is so much harder than to forgive the general population.
You summed it up.
Well done.
Kie |
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by strawberryshortcake on
Thursday, 5th October 2006 @ 02:20:09 PM AEST
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| forgiveness is a long, dark, winding road, my friend. i've beaten myself up for years because of my mom's death & a horrible relationship with my dad. before he passed away I found the forgiveness i needed for myself and was able to forgive him for being an abuser rather than my dad. now years later, i find myself seeking the strength to forgive someone who wronged me in love. this poem may be just what i needed to read to remind me how its done. thanks |
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