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<v SPEAKER_00>Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is yourself.

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<v SPEAKER_00>We know God has forgiven us, yet we keep returning to old failures, replaying past mistakes, and wondering if we'll ever move beyond them.

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<v SPEAKER_00>We carry guilt that Jesus has already taken away, holding ourselves to a standard God never asked us to meet.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thankfully, his word speaks directly to that struggle.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In Romans 8:1, Paul writes, therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Notice the word now.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God's forgiveness isn't something you earn after enough time has passed or after you've punished yourself long enough.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Because of Jesus, the verdict has already been given.

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<v SPEAKER_00>If you belong to him, you are no longer condemned.

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<v SPEAKER_00>His grace has the final word.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Begin by thanking God for his unfailing mercy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank him that his grace is greater than every failure and that his love has never depended on your perfect performance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let the kindness he has shown you again and again come to the front of your mind.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Tell him honestly about the memories that still fill you with regret or shame.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to help you see yourself through the truth of his word instead of through the lens of your past.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Pray that he would replace self-condemnation with the truth of his forgiveness.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a slow breath and let these words settle deep into your heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>There is no condemnation.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask God to remind them of His grace, quiet every accusing voice, and help them believe the freedom found in Jesus Christ.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you that your grace is greater than our failures, and your mercy is new every morning.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Help us believe what you have declared over us, walk in the freedom you have given, and extend that same grace to ourselves and to others.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In Jesus' name.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.