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Bible Verses That Will Help You Overcome Shame From Past Mistakes

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It is possible for us to accept Christ's forgiveness and still deal with past mistakes and struggles. We all have trouble when dealing with regrets because sometimes it may not have been the best decision for our future. But if we don't get over the past we cannot move forward.

However, just because we feel a certain way doesn't mean that it is God who is making us remember our scary past. We have to remember to always move forward and not backwards. It is time for us to walk in faith and not in regret.

Below are a few Bible verses that can help you overcome regret:

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"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful" (Joshua 1:8).

"Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.' And you forgave the guilt of my sin" (Psalm 32:5).

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36).

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you" (Colossians 3:13).

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective" (James 5:16).

"Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest" (Hebrews 3:1).

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