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Old Nov 09, 2007, 03:14 PM
KathyM KathyM is offline
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I'm not sure what sin you are referring to, but I don't consider myself a "sinner." I've made and probably will continue make mistakes in life. But my faith in God is very strong and I trust that he will show me a way to help correct my mistakes. After I've corrected my mistake, I'm forgiven. If I've made a mistake in thinking I've been forgiven, I'll just have to wait until I die and God can explain it to me face to face.

A native friend posted this recently. We may not follow the same religion, but apparently we're on the same page when it comes to living life....

"The way we face life's challenges is what gives meaning to our lives. If we run from our mistakes, they follow us. If we stand up and work with them, we learn. Facing our mistakes teaches us wisdom and courage. Our self-respect grows. Spiritual growth means asking, "How would my Higher Power want me to deal with this mistake?" Then we listen for the answer and do what is needed. The better we get at facing our mistakes, the better we become at learning from them. American Indian's culture teaches us that all mistakes in life are gifts. The gift is that we are given a chance to learn.
Great Spirit, please help me face the mistakes of life and find the lessons that lie within them. When I make a mistake, I'll stop and ask, 'What does the Creator want me to learn from this?'"