FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How many of you have never flown on a commercial airline flight? This is for you!

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment “..if you have someone that you need to take care of, please take care of yourself first and then take care of them next.”

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment The Principle of First Alignment First Things First!

1 John 1: This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him…

…and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have…

…not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.” 1 John 1:5-10

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment The Greatest Commandment

“Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second command is this: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ Mark 12:30-31 NCV

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment The Principle of First Alignment The Reign of God Within

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Not experiencing God’s Forgiveness Violates both of these Commandments!

“People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what’s bitter and move on.” Bill Cosby

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Making the Diagnosis If the Shoe Fits…

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Making the Diagnosis Negative Emotions Anger, Jealously, Isolation

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Making the Diagnosis Denial Being Judgmental

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Making the Diagnosis Holding Grudges Making Lists, Can’t Let Go!

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Making the Diagnosis Perfectionism Expecting More of Yourself then Others

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves The G-R-A-C-E Solution

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves The G-R-A-C-E Solution

“And forgive us our sins...” Luke 11:4a

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves? Genuine “If…”

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves? Repentance “confess our sins”

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves? Active As we ‘confess our sins’

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves? Cleansing “to cleanse us’

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment How Do We Forgive Ourselves? Engage “He is faithful and just”

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment The Blind Man Rejected “Jesus said to them, ‘If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains.’” John 9:41

FORGIVENESS Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment Forgiving Yourself: The Principle of First Alignment