"We are all in a forgiveness predicament together." "Grace finds us in Christ. Then we grace ourselves." "Perhaps the first thing we need to forgive ourselves for is not being gods." "Forgiveness requires a sure foundation."  In order to forgive ourselves, several prerequisites must be in place. We must NOT: 1. ignore our conscience and continue doing what we know we shouldn't 2. justify our wrongs; give excuses as to why we did something, or tell yourself, "It isn't that wrong." 3. Blame others for your actions/behavior; project our hurt and behaviors as being their fault Rather, we MUST: 1. Accept responsibility for our actions 2. recognize our guilt 3. address both the wrong and the attitude leading to the wrong 4.repent of the wrongdoing 5. makes amends unless it requires the perpetuation of the wrong 6.show respect for the victim 7. accept God's forgiveness "Love the enemy within yourself." "We sin not because we love ourselves too much, but because we do not love ourselves enough." "We move from self-absorption to other-centeredness. We lose ourselves in caring for others."