Monday, April 1, 2013
New Birth...a week old.
Forgiveness (Part 3)
For the Christian Who Cannot Forgive Himself or Herself;
I John 1:9....Restoration--Repent and Confess to God
Proverbs 28:13....Determine to Forsake any known Sin in your life
Acts 24:16......make right any known wrongs( It is important not only to confess and forsake sin, but also to make things right with anyone we may have wronged.)
I John 1:7......renewed fellowship will be the result
other scriptures for you
Isaiah 43:25
Matthew 6:14-15
Luke 23:34
John 8:36
Psalm 51
My prayer is that you get right with God always... He is there always for you waiting for you to come to Him.
May you allow the Holy Spirit Guide you always.
In Christ Love; Deb
Please comment or e-mail me what you might like me to share in the Word of God next...
will share more this week with you all.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Forgiveness (part 2)
For the Christian Who is Bitter or Resentful:
1. Gently point out the sinfulness of such an attitude. He or she needs first of all to put his or her own house in order, confessing the bitterness and resentment to God as sin.
2. Encourage forgiveness of those who have offended or hurt. This may be difficult, but God commands it! Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13)
Sometimes those who deserve forgiveness the least need it the most! Forgiving as the Lord forgave implies forgetting. This may be difficult and may require time, but God can change our attitudes. Matthew 18:21-35
3. Recommend seeking to restore the broken relationship in the spirit of Colossian 3:13. in all probablility, this will mean "going the second mile Matthew 5:41, but this may be necessary in order to renew the relationship,.The Gospel always cuts across the grain of human reactions and conduct. Until one of the parties involved takes the initiative toward forgiveness and restoration, the broken relationship will continue.
again the key: is if you have a problem with someone You need to go to that person and talk and make restoration...
(Some of this is taken out of Billy Graham Christian Worker's Handbook...and some is my word and from the Bible....Love this book...so much nuggets and Learning tool.)
Well we just.........need to.....
(remember the Bible says: if you have bitterness, sin etc, anything toward someone you need to go to that person and get it right. Most people get it backwards. they thing the person they have a problem with should come to them...) God want's us to ask for forgiveness and restoration, the broken relationship. If you don't the Holy Spirit will prick your heart , until you get it right or you will not be in fellowship with Him.
Bitterness is a sin...
I know it is not easy to ask for forgiveness..or I should say confront that person when you find out about what they/you did. .I have been there. Sometimes I don't even know if I have hurt someone. But once it is address, I do make a point to get it right with the other party or parties. It isn't easy, but we need to be obedient to God and God alone. And I promise you will be blessed by God.. and other's will see you shine for Christ.
Again I can not stress it enough: We are ALL SINNER'S...Roman's 3:23 .But once your a child of God , you need to be obedient to God's Word...put it into action..Get things right.......by getting it right and you will have a peace of God in your Heart and get back on the right track.
Well again I thank God for His forgiveness , may you be blessed today.
Remember to be that Light...and when you do fail..get right with God and others if you have any bitterness , hate, etc in your hearts. God see's all things and what He desires is to see His children to be obedient to His Word!
Hugs Deb
(Forgiveness part 3 will be on For the Christian who cannot forgive Himself or herself:)this will be up next week after the week-end.
Great reminder for us all...
1. Gently point out the sinfulness of such an attitude. He or she needs first of all to put his or her own house in order, confessing the bitterness and resentment to God as sin.
2. Encourage forgiveness of those who have offended or hurt. This may be difficult, but God commands it! Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13)
Sometimes those who deserve forgiveness the least need it the most! Forgiving as the Lord forgave implies forgetting. This may be difficult and may require time, but God can change our attitudes. Matthew 18:21-35
3. Recommend seeking to restore the broken relationship in the spirit of Colossian 3:13. in all probablility, this will mean "going the second mile Matthew 5:41, but this may be necessary in order to renew the relationship,.The Gospel always cuts across the grain of human reactions and conduct. Until one of the parties involved takes the initiative toward forgiveness and restoration, the broken relationship will continue.
again the key: is if you have a problem with someone You need to go to that person and talk and make restoration...
(Some of this is taken out of Billy Graham Christian Worker's Handbook...and some is my word and from the Bible....Love this book...so much nuggets and Learning tool.)
Well we just.........need to.....
(remember the Bible says: if you have bitterness, sin etc, anything toward someone you need to go to that person and get it right. Most people get it backwards. they thing the person they have a problem with should come to them...) God want's us to ask for forgiveness and restoration, the broken relationship. If you don't the Holy Spirit will prick your heart , until you get it right or you will not be in fellowship with Him.
Bitterness is a sin...
I know it is not easy to ask for forgiveness..or I should say confront that person when you find out about what they/you did. .I have been there. Sometimes I don't even know if I have hurt someone. But once it is address, I do make a point to get it right with the other party or parties. It isn't easy, but we need to be obedient to God and God alone. And I promise you will be blessed by God.. and other's will see you shine for Christ.
Again I can not stress it enough: We are ALL SINNER'S...Roman's 3:23 .But once your a child of God , you need to be obedient to God's Word...put it into action..Get things right.......by getting it right and you will have a peace of God in your Heart and get back on the right track.
Well again I thank God for His forgiveness , may you be blessed today.
Remember to be that Light...and when you do fail..get right with God and others if you have any bitterness , hate, etc in your hearts. God see's all things and what He desires is to see His children to be obedient to His Word!
Hugs Deb
(Forgiveness part 3 will be on For the Christian who cannot forgive Himself or herself:)this will be up next week after the week-end.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Forgiveness
I have shared some on the Holy Spirit. Know I will share on forgiveness...because the Holy Spirit also helps us in this area. That is our choice...alone...
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Psalm 31:1,2
In one bold stroke, forgiveness obliterates the past and permits us to enter the land of new beginnings.
Billy Graham says: God's forgiveness is not just a casual statement; it is the complete blotting out of all the dirt and degradation of our past, present, and future. The only reason our sins can be forgiven is that, on the cross Jesus Christ paid their full penalty. But only as we bow at the foot of the cross, in contriion, confession, and repentance, can we find forgiveness.
The Basis for Forgiveness.
Own up to it what we are and have done(repentance) Psalm 51:3,4
Ask for forgiveness: Psalm 51:7,9
The results of Forgiveness;
Reconciliation. II Corinthians 5:19
Purification. Psalm 51:7 Romans 4:7; I John 1:9
Hebrew 8:12, Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 38:17
Remission. John 8:11 ; Romans 8:1
What a great privilege you have as you share with inquirers the joy of God's forgivenss!
We all sin daily....But it is what you do with your sin. Sometimes you don't even know if you sin(hurting others etc.) But once we know do something about. Ask God to forgive and He will cleanse you. and go to the other party invold and ask for forgiveness. Get it cleared....
You will be blessed .. Don't worry about the other party if they don't confront you they will be accountable to God. Do what God wants you to do...OBEDIENCE... to His Word...
Remember NO ONE IS PERFECT only Christ....We all need to remember this when things come and go in our life.
More tomorrow....Hope your encourage as much as I have been. The Bible is the Key! To ALL things in our life.
Love you all and have a wonderful day. hugs Deb
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Psalm 31:1,2
In one bold stroke, forgiveness obliterates the past and permits us to enter the land of new beginnings.
Billy Graham says: God's forgiveness is not just a casual statement; it is the complete blotting out of all the dirt and degradation of our past, present, and future. The only reason our sins can be forgiven is that, on the cross Jesus Christ paid their full penalty. But only as we bow at the foot of the cross, in contriion, confession, and repentance, can we find forgiveness.
The Basis for Forgiveness.
Own up to it what we are and have done(repentance) Psalm 51:3,4
Ask for forgiveness: Psalm 51:7,9
The results of Forgiveness;
Reconciliation. II Corinthians 5:19
Purification. Psalm 51:7 Romans 4:7; I John 1:9
Hebrew 8:12, Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 38:17
Remission. John 8:11 ; Romans 8:1
What a great privilege you have as you share with inquirers the joy of God's forgivenss!
We all sin daily....But it is what you do with your sin. Sometimes you don't even know if you sin(hurting others etc.) But once we know do something about. Ask God to forgive and He will cleanse you. and go to the other party invold and ask for forgiveness. Get it cleared....
You will be blessed .. Don't worry about the other party if they don't confront you they will be accountable to God. Do what God wants you to do...OBEDIENCE... to His Word...
Remember NO ONE IS PERFECT only Christ....We all need to remember this when things come and go in our life.
More tomorrow....Hope your encourage as much as I have been. The Bible is the Key! To ALL things in our life.
Love you all and have a wonderful day. hugs Deb
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