Getting Over and Forgiving Ourselves for Past Mistakes

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

Beginning to get over our past “MAJOR” mistakes can be a season in life of feeling defeated. Sometimes the feeling of being defeated can last for longer that we want. There is one mistake in my life that replays in my mind nonstop. Moments where I rewind the ripple effects and try to stop them and change the decision that I made that day. Forgiving myself has been the hardest thing because of what it cost someone else.

But what I have learned, or what the Lord has open my eyes up to is to look for the good. I can promise you it is there. Mistakes can really grow a person up very fast if you choose to learn from them and let them make you into a wiser person. Really LET IT CHANGE YOU.

To anyone who is facing and living this out right now, my heart hurts for you. I encourage you today to find peace in your situation and forgive yourself or you will always feel like a failure and so defeated.

Counting My Blessings,

Susan Browder