All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16 New Life Version (NLT)
This blog is my way to share words inspired by God and trains us to be righteous.
Forgiveness
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God has done something amazing. He has forgiven us for not doing what is pleasing to him. Not only has he forgiven us, but he has given us the ability to forgive each other. Nobody is perfect and people make mistakes.
Mark 11:25 (NIV) And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Sometimes people will continuely make mistakes, but God still calls us to forgive them if they say they are sorry.
Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV)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?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Even if they are not sorry we still need to forgive them. Forgiveness is not just for the other person, but it is for ourselves as well. When you don't forgive someone and hold on to their mistakes and wrong doing, anger and bitterness will fester and turn your heart to evil. Let it go! Be kind even if you think they don't deserve it because God first forgave you even when you didn't deserve it.
Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Take a look at Matthew West video that inspired the song "Forgiveness". Watch it and see if you can be as brave as this mother who could find forgiveness for someone who hurt her.
There are times in my life when something comes up and I react emotionally. I want to follow my emotions and do what I feel is right. Often, my emotions are wrong. I need to learn how to surrender and set my mind on your way, not mine. What ever will come my way, through fire or pouring rain, I will not be shaken.
Have you ever felt like you can't go on? And things just don't make sense? Why do bad things happen to good people? You know God is always good, and not a respecters of person. He is good to all. He is good to the person that believes in him, and he is good to those who don't believe in him. But there are times in life that seem too hard, and we wonder, "Where is God?" Well, rest in this promise he made in 1 Corinthians 10:13. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. You might be going through something, but God is with you all the way. He will guide you and provide you with a way out. But there is a catch. You got to follow him to find the way out. If you are an addict, God will provide a way for you to stop (supporti...
1 John 3:6 ESV No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Once we come to know Jesus and accept him as our savior, we also agree to stop doing the things that are not pleasing to him. We once were sinners, but now we are saved. To accept Jesus is to accept the path of righteousness. I don't want to fall away from doing what is pleasing to Jesus. I don't want to sin. I want to grow closer to him. When I focus on him, I am able to fulfill my purpose to bring happiness and light to those who are lost in the darkness.
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