THE WAY OF HAPPINESS - Forgiveness

FORGIVE YOURSELF.  Self-forgiveness can be "the most difficult to achieve," yet "the most important to health" -mental and physical-according to the journal Disability & Rehabilitation. What can help you to forgive yourself? 

* Do not expect perfection from yourself, but realistically accept that you -like all of us-will make mistakes. -ECCLESIASTES 7:20.

* Learn from your errors so that you will be less likely to repeat them.

* Be patient with yourself; some personality flaws and bad habits may not go away overnight. - EPHESIANS 4:23, 24.

* Associate with friends who are encouraging, positive, and kind but who will be honest with you. - PROVERBS 13:20.

* If you hurt someone, take responsibility for it and be quick to apologize.  When you make peace, you will gain inner peace. 

Next time: THE WAY OF HAPPINESS - BIBLE PRINCIPLES THAT REALLY WORK!

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