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Most of the field of psychiatry is devoted to figuring out why on earth people do the wrong action, when they would like to do the right one. Half the population of prison is people who made the wrong choice, went down the wrong path - when they really didn’t want to.

There are theories involving trauma, tormented parts of your soul, even the involvement of demons, but we likely don’t fully understand it. Maybe it’s as simple as God giving us challenges to develop our faith and our soul. All I know is that you have to examine your heart, listen to your soul, have faith in God, and take the action that feels like kindness.

If you’ve taken actions that were just your tormented soul lashing out, and you feel deep remorse for those actions, and have asked for God’s forgiveness, well, be glad! Be at peace. God truly forgives those who seek righteousness. Christ has paid for your forgiveness, even when you continue to err. Becoming a better person really is a process that never ends, right? We don’t need to castigate ourselves for our errors, just pick yourself up and try to be better. God loves you, Peter. And you know I do.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” - Hebrews 4:16

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