Shock Therapy

Have you ever felt "I know God forgives me but I can never forgive myself"? Why is it so much harder to forgive ourselves? This powerful exploration of forgiveness, we look into the story of Peter's denial of Jesus from Matthew 26 where we're confronted with a profound truth about ourselves. The message challenges us to recognize that our inability to forgive ourselves stems from pride and shock at our own capacity for sin. We're reminded that God, in His omniscience, is never surprised by our failures. Instead, He loves us knowing full well the extent of our brokenness. This realization should free us from shame and propel us towards accepting God's boundless grace. The parallel between our emotional pain from betrayal and our self-condemnation offers a poignant insight into human nature and divine love. As we wrestle with our past mistakes, we're urged to move forward in faith, understanding that dwelling in guilt keeps us trapped while God is already preparing our future.