BE RESTORED, BE EMPOWERED, BE HEALED AND BE FREE

BE RESTORED, BE EMPOWERED, 

BE HEALED AND BE FREE

Colossians 3:13 NIV

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Forgiveness is restorative and healing for the soul.  Did you know that you can suffer from physical illness and disease in your body because you're harboring bitterness?  The debt of not forgiving someone is a heavy price to pay.  It's literally self-destruction.  Cast your cares, hurts and problems with people on The Lord.  He will fight your battles.  Restore and heal your body by forgiving those who you feel don't deserve it.  Cry it out and pray over it.  Don't carry the bitterness around your neck like a noose.  Be restored, be healed, be empowered and be free.

Read online:

Forgiveness:  Letting Go of Grudges and Bitterness

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/forgiveness/art-20047692

FORGIVE OTHERS AS HE FORGAVE US

FORGIVE OTHERS AS HE FORGAVE US

      

Matthew 6:12; 14-15 (NIV)

12 And forgive us our debs as we also have forgiven our debtors.

14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your Father will also forgive you. 15 But, if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Luke 23:34 (NIV)

34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."  (a) And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Who could forgive someone as they are being persecuted and harmed?  Christ did.  Even as He was being crucified on the cross, he asked for forgiveness of his transgressors.  Our God who is almighty is also merciful.  

We live in a mean world today, how can we possibly forgive all the hurt and harm?  Devout prayer and faith that God is just.  He is aware of all that is being done around the world today.  He is taking note and His promises are based on His Word.  Check out Psalms 27 and 37.  We will see God's hand at work - just trust Him.  There's strength and empowerment in forgiving.

LET IT GO - THE BURDEN OF BITTERNESS

Let it Go:  The Burden of Bitterness is Too Much to Bear

Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV

³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Free yourself from the burden of unforgiveness. 

The burden is too heavy and damaging.

Let it go so that you may be able to live life abundantly.

Know that there will always be people 

who do not and never will have your best interest at heart.

Even Christ himself was betrayed.

The peace and joy that God gives outweighs the burden of bitterness.

You will feel so much better when you just let it go and let God handle the rest.

FORGIVENESS AND LOVE

FORGIVENESS AND LOVE

Matthew 18:21-22

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”   22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

There is no limit or timeline on forgiveness.  God forgives us; therefore, we must forgive others.  While forgiveness is freedom; it does not come easy.  We just don't have a world that's full of nice people who always do kind things.  But, there are some good and nice people in the world.  One cannot forgive without love - agape love, brotherly love.  Therefore, we can go to God in secret prayer and ask Him to bless us to love as He loves.  That's the first step to forgiveness.  Forgiveness and love work better together.

Once you forgive, you have released the burden of unforgiveness.  Unforgiveness brings hurt, bitterness, anger, pain and stagnation.  So, unforgiveness is harmful to your physical and mental health.  Free yourself, obey Christ's instructions and live your life abundantly.  Don't let pride get in the way of your blessing - forgive and love.

WINGS LIKE EAGLES - FAITH, STRENGTH

WINGS LIKE EAGLES

Isaiah 40:31NLT

31 

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
    They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
    They will walk and not faint.

God is not dead.  Regardless of what we see and hear, regardless of how terrible things may seem, God is sitting high and looking low.  My heart is heavy for the children who are being separated from their parents.  It's frightening to think that people would be in such deplorable and desperate situations that cause them to flee under such conditions.  It's frightening to think of children in homeless situations with no parents (in this country and those from other countries).  

It's frightening to think of the heartless decisions and actions of people who are poor in spirit.  But my faith tells me that God is in the midst.  So, I fear not because He's watching.  

No matter what is laying heavy on your heart or burdening you, be patient and faithful. Continue to pray and watch God change things.

Money & Wealth Won't Save Your Soul

Money & Wealth 

Won't Save Your Soul

Psalm 100:5NIV

⁵ For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
    his faithfulness continues through all generations.

The same God who was there for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Daniel, Jesus Christ and many more is here with us today in 2018 - eternity.  Don 't look at the material things in life and expect that those things will save your soul or buy God's love and mercy.  He loves us in spite of our shortcomings.  He continues to shine his love and mercy on us without cost.  He is good.  He is great.  He is the keeper of our souls...don't sell out to darkness.  Suicide is not an act of faith in God.  Nothing is worth taking your life.  God is sovereign over ALL things.  

God is faithful to us - Keep your faith in Him.  

FAITH AND OBEDIENCE

James 1:6; 22 NIV 

⁶ But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, 

because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea,

blown and tossed by the wind.

²² Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

1 Peter 1:14 NIV

¹⁴As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

God is not our personal assistant.  He doesn’t master in doing everything we we want Him to do.Therefore, we must trust Him in His work.  As we embark upon faith and obedience, we will learn that our prayers are answered by God’s will and purpose for our lives.  Sometimes, He answers yes, no or wait.  The Word of God tells us that we must always pray, we must be faithful and obedient.  Believe God for whatever you're praying for.  Be obedient to  Trust God even when we cannot trace Him or understand what He’s doing.