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Forgiveness<\/a> can be one of the hardest things you have to do on your journey to growth and peace<\/a>. When we hold on to hurt, pain, resentment, and anger it harms us far more than it harms the offender. Forgiveness frees us to live in the present. Forgiving yourself<\/a> can be the hardest of all. Everyone makes mistakes and even worse, intentionally chooses the wrong way. But God’s love for us is overwhelming and covers a multitude of errors. Stop punishing yourself today with these 7 Bible verses to help you forgive yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things you have to do on your journey to growth and peace. When we hold on to hurt, pain, resentment, and anger it harms us far more than it harms the offender. Forgiveness frees us to live in the present. Forgiving yourself can be the hardest of all. 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