Why Can’t I Forgive Myself? - The Grudge

Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving yourself can be even more difficult. When guilt and regret fill your past, believing in your future seems impossible. But God wants you to step out of the shame that holds you back and into the freedom He has for you. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel for the final message from our series, The Grudge, and see how much your future can change when you choose to forgive yourself.

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[tatzgarande]

been living in constant fear that the my past mistakes would catch up to me as a punishment for my failures, and this has stopped me from truly living in freedom because i’m constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for something bad to happen or for God to punish me... please pray that i can i truly live in freedom and let go of the past

[jeannachebat]

Romans 8:18 The pain that you’ve been feeling cannot compare to the joy that’s coming.

[GR-ycjp]

I've always forgiven others so quickly but I can never seem to forgive myself. Thank you so much.

[EzekielDuntz]

This video SAVED MY LIFE a year ago. I was on the verge of death, not only spiritual, but a worldly death just like Judas. Just recently, the devil has been and still is attacking me on a day to day basis. It made me run from God, it’s ruined my work and home life, and it’s eating me up so badly that the only way I think I can escape is through death/suicide. I’m in DESPERATION for help from above because the evil one is still attacking me, and he’s twisting scripture on me and I’m also fearful of some of the truths of scripture. I found great joy and love for God in the beginning and fell away from him because I got upset because things weren’t going my way, and ever since, my life has been nothing but fear and torment. Will you guys please pray for me that I can and will return to Jesus just like the story of the prodigal son, and that my fears and deception will flee in the name of Jesus Christ. I’m so scared, I know I shouldn’t be, for the spirit of the lord doesn’t give us the spirit of fear. I need help you guys PLEASE pray for me that I can not only accept God’s forgiveness but that I can also forgive myself. Thank you so much for doing God’s will because like I said earlier, this video SAVED MY LIFE and I know that Jesus led me to you, will you please pray that he delivers me from the evil one so I can go back home to my father in heaven and live in freedom again. I love you guys oh so much and can’t thank you enough for living and serving in his will thank you much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[christinahartwell]

I couldn't sleep because of my guilt..and I found this sermon, I prayed through it all. Satan no longer has ahold of me through my guilt. I have given it to GOD! Thank you Jesus

[jasonharden]

I needed to hear this message right now as my mind and the enemy has been running wild on my past. Thank you Jesus for stopping the madness

[ImEverythingYouCrave]

Guilt shame disgust and self anger are ruling my life

[marlonjones]

I know 5000% that The Holy Spirit led me to this message! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[keritho]

The things I cannot forgive myself for are not just the stuff I did before knowing God, but stuff I have done AFTER I became a Christian 😭😭😭😭 Thank you for this message. I pray that God helps everyone dealing with this

[d.p.]

I think this sermon might very well have saved my life.

[devongarvie]

Living with unforgiveness towards myself led me to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. So glad I have been set free!

[franbaber]

Lived in.regret and shame for years. I'm slowly coming out.of that

[AstralAlien]

Not false guilt for me, I am truly disgusted by myself in my past. I’ve completely dissociated and done things I would never do if I actually thought about it. Scared that if i’ll ever be able to forgive myself.

[amymay]

This was really great. Thank you for the message. Please pray for me. I am having a very difficult time letting go of the past wrongs I have done and accepting the fact that I am completely forgiven. Please keep me in your prayers. God bless you all

[ashleywatkins]

I'm telling you folks, do not turn ashame, like the Israelites did, feeling they cannot return to a righteous life, but Jesus is an extension of grace and mercy for us, there is a hope, a reason to turn back to God

[leonabowler]

I love this message, the hardest thing is to forgive myself for all the hurt I cause a lot of people but specifically one person, but this was the right type of guilt for me to be closer to my god. I had to lose everything to realize a life without god is no life at all. This message brings me peace on days that are hard. thank you

[logantracey]

When the pastor speaks on exactly what you're going through

[lifeaccordingtocynthia]

This helped me SO much! I have not forgiven myself of something in my past for over 40 years now. The enemy was whispering lies to me saying "nobody is as BAD as you" and my guilt kept me from having a close relationship with Him. I went to confession when I was in the Orthodox church several times, and kept on confessing it over and over. I joined that church because I thought
confession, sacraments, works, enough prayers to the saints could release me from my guilt. But it did not. After ten years, it was still there. I carried this guilt and shame with me into my marriage and never could accept love from my husband, thinking I always "owed" him something for him being kind to me. After listening to sermons like this over and over and "getting them into my inner spirit" I am beginning to be free. Thank you so much, and I think I will listen to this every day until it also sinks in.

[Pochiwanana]

I have this feeling of guilt, grudge, and anger present and lurking within me and it never goes away. Until I found this comforting sermon a couple of months ago. Since then I’ve been listening to this whenever I feel bad about myself again. I hope we may all heal from our past mistakes and move on with our lives.

[janiekcarney]

We learn best from people who have messed up and are willing to share it.