Be gentle to yourself. It is hard to do, really hard. Most of us are not gentle with ourselves. How is it that we can be so kind and patient with the progress of others and be so overbearing with ourselves? We can be forgiving and understanding of others while condemning ourselves. We can encourage others and berate ourselves. We must remember, God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness flow to us also. Believe that He loves you, too. Believe that His forgiveness of you is real; embrace His acceptance. Enter it. Receive it. Celebrate it. Be thankful for it.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” Jeremiah 31:3b (ESV)
