Today's Message
Romans 2:12 Amp Bible
Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
What is it that you desire of the LORD?
Do you not know that every petition you bring before him has to meet his criteria before you receive it? You are asking for favor in a situation, yet you have not shown any to others. You desire healing from past hurts, yet you harbor bitter feelings.
Friends, holding on to un-forgiveness is a sure way for you prayers to go unanswered. I woke up early this morning to write a message about healing, and nothing would flow. It seems that Change is needed to be healed. Some of you may think that healing is automatic when you confess Christ, and for many it is. However, for many it is a struggle when they hold on to the very thing that Jesus Christ gave so freely to those that believe…forgiveness.
I know it is hard, but your life should not be a library of the most awful things that one can imagine. You have to look past the story to get the message, and be the change you desired once upon a time.
I have learned to take the good, and the bad, and categorize it according to the purpose and plans of GOD for my life. I refused to allow the ugliness to define me.
Below is one of my favorite passages in the bible on the subject, because it points out the lack of compassion, and the inability to self-reflect.
Matthew 18 Msg Bible
21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?”22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. 23-25 “The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant was brought before him who had run up a debt of a hundred thousand dollars. He couldn’t pay up, so the king ordered the man, along with his wife, children, and goods, to be auctioned off at the slave market. 26-27 “The poor wretch threw himself at the king’s feet and begged, ‘Give me a chance and I’ll pay it all back.’ Touched by his plea, the king let him off, erasing the debt. 28 “The servant was no sooner out of the room when he came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him ten dollars. He seized him by the throat and demanded, ‘Pay up. Now!’ 29-31 “The poor wretch threw himself down and begged, ‘Give me a chance and I’ll pay it all back.’ But he wouldn’t do it. He had him arrested and put in jail until the debt was paid. When the other servants saw this going on, they were outraged and brought a detailed report to the king. 32-35 “The king summoned the man and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave your entire debt when you begged me for mercy. Shouldn’t you be compelled to be merciful to your fellow servant who asked for mercy?’ The king was furious and put the screws to the man until he paid back his entire debt. And that’s exactly what my Father in heaven is going to do to each one of you who doesn’t forgive unconditionally anyone who asks for mercy.”
Right now, you should be doing an inventory of your life, and seeking the face of GOD to change how you manage the injustice, hurt, and betrayal from others, because as long as you’re on this side of the living, you will always need to forgive.
The LORD desires for you to be healed today. Do you not perceive it?
A Simple Prayer:
LORD, I have been carrying around years of un-forgiveness, and guilt. I ask that you forgive me for not releasing those things to you, and believing in the power of forgiveness. I release every hurt to you today. I release every behavior associated with holding on to un-forgiveness, and guilt. I release every person to you, and know that you are the author and finisher of my Faith. I believe I Am Forgiven. I believe I AM Healed, and Delivered from the spirit of un-forgivess. I Declare and Decree Freedom in the Holy Spirit, over my mind, and my heart, in Jesus Name Amen.
Romans 2:12 Amp Bible
Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
What is it that you desire of the LORD?
Do you not know that every petition you bring before him has to meet his criteria before you receive it? You are asking for favor in a situation, yet you have not shown any to others. You desire healing from past hurts, yet you harbor bitter feelings.
Friends, holding on to un-forgiveness is a sure way for you prayers to go unanswered. I woke up early this morning to write a message about healing, and nothing would flow. It seems that Change is needed to be healed. Some of you may think that healing is automatic when you confess Christ, and for many it is. However, for many it is a struggle when they hold on to the very thing that Jesus Christ gave so freely to those that believe…forgiveness.
I know it is hard, but your life should not be a library of the most awful things that one can imagine. You have to look past the story to get the message, and be the change you desired once upon a time.
I have learned to take the good, and the bad, and categorize it according to the purpose and plans of GOD for my life. I refused to allow the ugliness to define me.
Below is one of my favorite passages in the bible on the subject, because it points out the lack of compassion, and the inability to self-reflect.
Matthew 18 Msg Bible
21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?”22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. 23-25 “The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant was brought before him who had run up a debt of a hundred thousand dollars. He couldn’t pay up, so the king ordered the man, along with his wife, children, and goods, to be auctioned off at the slave market. 26-27 “The poor wretch threw himself at the king’s feet and begged, ‘Give me a chance and I’ll pay it all back.’ Touched by his plea, the king let him off, erasing the debt. 28 “The servant was no sooner out of the room when he came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him ten dollars. He seized him by the throat and demanded, ‘Pay up. Now!’ 29-31 “The poor wretch threw himself down and begged, ‘Give me a chance and I’ll pay it all back.’ But he wouldn’t do it. He had him arrested and put in jail until the debt was paid. When the other servants saw this going on, they were outraged and brought a detailed report to the king. 32-35 “The king summoned the man and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave your entire debt when you begged me for mercy. Shouldn’t you be compelled to be merciful to your fellow servant who asked for mercy?’ The king was furious and put the screws to the man until he paid back his entire debt. And that’s exactly what my Father in heaven is going to do to each one of you who doesn’t forgive unconditionally anyone who asks for mercy.”
Right now, you should be doing an inventory of your life, and seeking the face of GOD to change how you manage the injustice, hurt, and betrayal from others, because as long as you’re on this side of the living, you will always need to forgive.
The LORD desires for you to be healed today. Do you not perceive it?
A Simple Prayer:
LORD, I have been carrying around years of un-forgiveness, and guilt. I ask that you forgive me for not releasing those things to you, and believing in the power of forgiveness. I release every hurt to you today. I release every behavior associated with holding on to un-forgiveness, and guilt. I release every person to you, and know that you are the author and finisher of my Faith. I believe I Am Forgiven. I believe I AM Healed, and Delivered from the spirit of un-forgivess. I Declare and Decree Freedom in the Holy Spirit, over my mind, and my heart, in Jesus Name Amen.
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