How does one ask for for forgiveness, namely from regretable decisions made in the past? I have made some mistakes and want to live a positive life without shadows from the past. I hope that people understand perfection doesn't really exist. Am I alone in thinking this?

Simply ask for it, mean it, and "you shall receive."

It's hard to ask for forgiveness in some cases, but the only thing you can do is ask and I'm sure you will be forgiven. Live life positively and don't let the past bring you down.

Keep the wind at your back and the sun on your face.

Nice Admin. I like that one.

Nobody is perfect, although they might seem to be at times. I think the word "Perfect" means something different to everyone. I do not believe in being perfect, because we all learn from our mistakes. I believe that each one of us should do what we believe is right and go with our hearts when needing advice we cannot reach. God Bless, J

I totally agree with the "Perfect" thread by Jess. I have made many mistakes in my life, although I pray and go to church and try to do good. I have learned many life lesson's reflecting from mistakes I have made, and it has changed me for the better and helped me realize what is right and what is wrong.

That the same thing im stuggling with and I remember his grace his love and perfect peace but at the same time you keep looking at what you did wrong i have a cry out to stop doing the same thing.

The past is something we all remember sometimes but is something we cannot go back in time and change, although we would like to at some points. I know I have a past that I wish I could change, but I also believe that I also learned from many of my mistakes in life and it has made me stronger, and the good person I am today. Don't stay in the past, you have to move on, although I hear you about crying...all of us cry about certain things, you are just expressing yourself. This is the future and the time is now, remain positive and live happily. I send you my blessings and wish you happiness without regret or worry. God Bless and you are in my prayers-

-Jess

First do the really difficult thing . . . forgive yourself.

We cannot tame the lightning in the sky until we tame the storms in our own hearts.

Peace be with you.