In our last episode, we talked about forgiveness; its source, its power, and its importance. Today we are going to have a conversation about the one single person it’s hardest to forgive… Ourselves. We truly do become our own worst enemies and no one really talks to us as harshly as we talk to ourselves. In this episode, I truly believe you’ll find the strength, freedom, and tools you need to go easier on yourself and give yourself grace. Dive right in and let’s break out of that prison of unforgiveness by learning to win the battle of self-forgiveness. [00:01 - 05:37] Opening Segment Welcome back with me, Suzi, and Stephanie Recap on last week’s episode  This week’s topic - forgiving ourselves  The difficulties of self-forgiveness Learning to forgive ourselves first  A hard wall to break through  We become our own worst enemies  Suzi shares her personal walk with self-forgiveness A prison of hating myself The guilt and shame  Needing to reconciling with her kids and herself

[05:38 - 12:42]  Self-Forgiveness: The Path to Healing Go do you get past it? Years of mounting unforgiveness  Identifying the real enemy  The healing process - baby steps Counseling  Jesus the true healer and forgiver  Using the experience as a tool The feeling may not go away No longer a prisoner of self-hatred  When you experience the love of Jesus The wonderful healing and freedom available to you  A gift you need to receive freely  Don’t put a timeframe on your healing  Giving yourself grace and time  Remember the devil is a liar  God can restore all

[12:43 - 21:00] The 4 Steps to Take to Forgive Yourself  Define what forgiveness looks like to you Make sure you are clear, also, of what it is NOT We are flawed, but we are loved  Psalms 32:5 Acknowledge your feeling without denying them Focus on your feelings without judging them Allow yourself to feel your emotions Apologize to yourself  Verbally or written  Make it sincere What to put into its content: Practice compassion  Take the compassion so easily felt for others and apply it to you The model Jesus provides  God can use the people who have made mistakes Romans 8:1 2 Corinthians 5:17 The example of Paul and Peter  Using your mistakes for the good of the Kingdom

[21:01 - 29:54] Closing Segment You’re not alone We all fall short Remember how much God loves you  The ongoing process  Don’t give up on yourself Be proactive - power thoughts and words It’s not too late - God can use you  Zephaniah 3:17  It’s impossible for God not to love you Reach out to us  info@warriorsariseministry.org Subject: Podcast Questions Share this with others  Links below  Subscribe to and share this podcast Share your stories with us! Final Words

Tweetable Quotes: “Learning to forgive others is really learning to forgive yourself first.” - Stephanie Reed “It wasn’t until I began to know [Jesus]... the power of the cross and what He did there began to help heal those wounds and bind those wounds in myself as I began to forgive myself.” - Suzi Hanson “It’s going to take you some time, and that’s okay, don’t put a timeframe on this… so give yourself some grace and time.” - Stephanie Reed “When you know the truth it’s so much easier to walk in the freedom that He has given us.” - Jane Zahasky   Resources Mentioned:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forgiveness-where-to-begin/id1546661228?i=1000516788807 (Forgiveness: Where to Begin) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-our-words/id1546661228?i=1000512074252 (The Power of Our Words) Psalms 32:5 Romans 8:1 2 Corinthians 5:17 Zephaniah 3:17 

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