Two-minute drill

Posted on December 30, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

There are many who practice the ministry of satan, gradually leading believers and the lost away from the truth through incremental deception. “You will not certainly die if you eat of the fruit of that tree, you will be like God”, should echo in our ears each time we are faced with convincing scientific or theoretical argument beckoning us away from Christ. Science, rhetoric and analysis are wonderful tools to be used in our quest to better understand the world around us, but they should never be implied adequate at explaining, denying or rationally defining God. Faith is faith, belief without proof, internal knowledge, given by the Holy Spirit telling us that no matter the background noise or attempts to convince us otherwise, God remains Sovereign upon His throne and that all things, including the enemy’s efforts, work together for the Good of His Will.

The efforts of the enemy are increasing in frequency, potency and breadth of intended audience. We must remember that satan knows this battle has been lost and can only take some twisted satisfaction in taking as many humans down with him, especially those who counted themselves believers. Oh Praise God that He loves us so much that He would consider it loss if any of us are separated from Him for eternity. Let us not forget that God created satan even though He knew every action that satan would ever take. That says something about the confidence of our Creator and should provide us the ammunition to remain faithful and mindful of who is in charge in the universe. As the night approaches, our reverence for Almighty God should spark us to continual action.

The clock of God’s Plan is at five minutes to midnight, time is winding its way to exhaustion where the Lord will intervene to judge wickedness and eradicate sin. That translates to the need of special vigilance on the part of teachers, disciples, believers and those who have been sitting upon the fence in indecision. The time for demonstrative action and awareness is not just upon us dwindling toward finality. It is not my job to dislike or judge humans it is my job to warn them how to escape sin’s incarceration, the disasters of tribulation and God’s inevitable/imminent judgment of wickedness.

Am I doing my job, am I effectively pleading with humanity to come to the knowledge of Christ? Am I vigilante in my awareness, intention and action for the coming Kingdom of God? Does the enemy wish I would go away, employing human and realm tactics to limit my efficacy? Am I suffering for Christ as He suffered for me? Do I have an active, open and authentic relationship with Christ, such that He would recognize me as His? The time for participation has not yet passed but is decreasing in scope and possibility. Will you answer the call that God has placed upon your heart, will you follow His Word which has been written upon it? There is enough evidence for the existence of God to dispel each and every posed argument, yet this is not paramount. It is impossible for us to please God without faith, so faith is what He requires. Which do we believe is more effective in leading others to Christ; my effective oration and arguments for God or a life openly lived in kindness, love and steadfast dependence upon the truth of Christ in God?

Tolerance-the wedge of deception

Posted on December 29, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

At what point in our national history did self-evidence fall to strangling grasp of epistemology? Do we no longer believe that all men are created equal and that they have been endowed by that same Creator with certain unalienable rights? This exercise in tolerance has contorted our culture to near breaking point. To allow for the probability and expression of every minority view, we have set our selves on a foundation correcting course of revisionist history. We can no longer believe what we believe if it does not give equal and sufficient voice to “every” perspective seated around the table. All may say the pledge of allegiance to a flag, an ideal, a guiding principle if at the same time they learn and chant the mantras of even their enemy’s flag, concept and moral doctrine.

This commits our children to a permanent vacillation of self image by forcing them to embrace the facts that all men may not be created equal if their creator was evolutionary astronomical probability. It detaches their thinking from reality to consider that maybe all fish, animals, microbes, heterogeneous mammals and ideas are equal before this nebulous commitment to a tolerance of every thought, however preposterous. It begs them to question those rights we have traditionally fought to uphold that we are all free to pursue life, liberty and happiness. It forces us to eventually turn against the historically conservative to solidify the authority of “tolerance” as the new dogma for proper thinking. Eventually it commits us to conformity to the most charismatic speaker present in the global, media dynasty as entire populations follow the voice that most closely heralds the desire of the internal urges. Thus the efficacy of radical Islam as they are handed the fuel to fire the angry inferno brewing in their own dissatisfaction with current economic and social dilemma. Point in case the German population being captured in pursuit of that which we all abhor in those moments of reflection. When we adhere to the self evident principles of Creator endowed equality we rarely go astray from righteous behavior, but when we depart from that foundation we fall into catastrophe, such as the misery of allowable enslavement of any race, creed or nation group. This idea of tolerating, then embracing the views of the highest bidder, special interest or even the most abstract and minor, audacious religion or ideal is guaranteed collective destruction. For we cannot depart from those ideals which have brought us good fortune, simply to acknowledge a politically correct imposition of the ridiculous without losing the benefits of that time tested and assured foundation.

Truth maintains the probability of effective national harvest. As truth is tortured by the whims of opinion, dogma and abstract ideal, weeds, poisons, insects and the ravages of natural disaster damage the potential yield of collective productivity. Once we have forgotten or willingly strayed from those things which we believed to be “self evident” then the foundation to which we collectively committed begins to crumble and eventually collapse. This abstractly imposed, survey bound tolerance is the wedge being driven beneath moorings and pylons of our national edifice. All men who believe that they have been endowed by the Creator with equality and unalienable rights must return to that same Creator in humility, repentance and re-commitment in order to forestall this deconstruction of that which was shaped in His expert Hand.

Follow Him

Posted on December 27, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

Had I tasted victory, despair would be too sour to capture my taste. Had I known peace through prayer, anger and the world’s molestation would own me not. Had I dreamed in a glimpse of eternity, the past and present would make sense as a parts in the sum of the whole. Had I known the truth, lies would have lost all adhesive quality in my heart. Had I seen love, then my kind whispers would chase hate and fear to the darkness of their origin. Had I seen the face of God, my joyous reward would be complete. How then does a hypocrite profit when none of these inspiring influences have overwhelmed such that all else becomes dim?

It is not about religion, it is about following Jesus in truth, serving God in love, obedience and purpose. It is not about the holiest man having been inserted between each of us and God for there are no barriers to majesty and no man who is free of sin but the Lord Jesus. It is not about emulating the deacons, pastors and princes for each of them struggle alone in the dark asking God for guidance and forgiveness. It is not about being alone because my vision of perfection somehow excludes those who are dirty, messy, poor, sick or confused. It is about Love and only Love. A Love so kind and deep that it overlooks imperfection, struggle and brokenness. It is about following Jesus Christ, calling upon the Holy Spirit in power to sanctify each of us making us more like Christ then when we began. It is about the walk, with purpose, truth and intention, demonstrating love for God as evidenced through action, not to win some prize but knowing the prize has already been given and works are a natural part of thankful joy.

I do not want to be like my pastor, I want follow God. I do not want God’s power, I want to use it to the Good Will of His Glory, Majesty and Love for mankind. I do not want to be congratulated for my prowess, gifts or faith, unless it is from the mouth of Jesus welcoming me home to His Presence. There is no defeat now but not loving as God has directed. I must have Love, the Love of God, nothing else matters. Forgive me Father for pursuing any side road that does not lead directly to Your Righteousness. May my heart, life and words always be true to my quest of following You.

Trumpets

Posted on December 26, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

Repent and be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins and you will be given the Holy Spirit of God, sealing you for eternity and redeeming you to relationship with Almighty God.

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/love-worth-finding/player/jesus-christ-the-son-of-god-and-god-the-son-437710.html This is one of those sermons all Christians should study.

So simple a thing so hard to accept. They will accept that extra-terrestrials seeded Earth or somehow brought about the great flood and that vampires/werewolves freely walk among us, but they refuse outright the evidence of Sovereign God. Is not God “extra” terrestrial, did He not reach His hand into humanity through fire, cloud, prophet, parted waters, brimstone and flood. The difficulty is not in accepting something that is too difficult to understand but in making ourselves of secondary importance for worship. I think therefore I am the center of the universe. Pride is a powerful narcotic.

If I acknowledge God then I have to disobey God because I cannot possibly obey His commands which are entirely inconsistent with my self actualization. Therefore I will do my best to deny His existence and persecute His people, thus nullify His authority and judgment. This is standard practice in today’s society, commit sin then simply act like it didn’t occur repeating a practiced lie as frequently/loudly as you possibly can to countermand justice. That certainly coincides with the definition of irrational thinking?

I cannot deny that my worldly Father exists to avoid the punishment he would most assuredly deliver for disobeying his house rules. Nor can I simply forgive, explain away or dismiss the repercussion of nefarious or criminal action just because I do not wish to acknowledge the authority of the law to judge my actions. This is man’s predicament with God. To forgo His offer of salvation is guaranteed damnation, self prescribed separation from our Creator for eternity. There is great danger in toying with the portents and purveyors of deception. Pride is hypnotic.

Why are men going hungry, because me and friends refuse to care enough to go and share our food? Why do children go orphaned when there are thousands of churches in each State, tasked by God to watch over them? Well most certainly it is because we think ourselves above that command or perhaps we feel that God meant for someone else to do it when He was pointing directly at you and me. Why do the lost go uneducated to things of God, having not known salvation because we are unwilling, too busy or frankly disinterested in sharing the Gospel message with which we have been entrusted? What Ambassador would ever expect to keep his job having not even attempted to establish productive relations with the host country. We are not citizens of the world, only ambassadors of God’s Kingdom sent to share invitation. Do we understand the difference between a request and an order, or perhaps between a piece of wood upon the wall and the Sovereign King of the Universe? Pride whispers, “he is not referring to me”.

I repent because I am bent, corrupted, poisoned and chained. I run because I am in fear, of death being near, so I steer my wagon away from the chasm, in spasm I drive directly toward the abyss from which God has just relieved me. Of what then is my courage made? Will it simply fade when time for price and passion is paid? Will my judgment be stayed, when my last breath is made and I haven’t done the work to make the grade? Can I afford to look into the fiery eyes of the Lord knowing I kept my gifts stored for a season or reason that never came? Is He then to blame for what I have ignored, forgotten or simply chosen to never do? I cannot abide my denied pride for it opens me wide to all manner of hateful and disobedient sin. Let’s be awake for majesty’s sake. Jesus Christ my savior and my King.

http://www.insight.org/resources/devotionals/god-doesnt-have-to-explain.html Chuck Swindoll on the sovereignty of God

Christ is Lord

Posted on December 25, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

Almighty God, grant my prayers on this glorious day of our remembrance. Give us hope, a hope built upon the permanent foundation stone of the universe. Let us not waver in the winds and seas of this vacillating world, allow us a measure of your immutability. Father, we are faltering as a nation, having lost our way pursuing the deceptive means of our hearts rather than following after your light. Grant us humility, such that we may again seek Your face in petition, prayer and worship. Heal our hearts so that we might approach each parlay with loving perspective. Deliver us from the wiles of our flesh and the enemy. Let us think clearly, granted adequate discernment to forgo the deceptive sirens of worldly possession and senses. Father protect the innocent from those who would ravage them without Your security. Lead us to Your heart where we might never again wander from wisdom, prosperity and hope.

Father, there are so many suffering in this world, seemingly left to the effects of sinister, greedy or power hungry people, blind to their cries for mercy. But their cries reach Your ears Father. I understand that the perfect timing has not yet come for justice and judgment. When Lord will You take back this planet and avenge the torture of the weak, sick and poor? Your Wrath will be overwhelming and it will purify that which has become too corrupt to continue. Grant Your Church faith enough to call the cleansing fires from heaven. Father, open the eyes of Your faithful to that which must be done or can be done for the coming kingdom. Let us be fulfilled in our achievement of Your gracious will for mankind. Give us back the power of the spirit which has left the churches so that we might change this world for righteousness sake. Grant us honor in that we stood in the face of the impossible, fully knowing that You would win the day.

Praise You Lord for making a way that we might find our way back to Your Love. Let all who hear the story of Jesus Christ be stricken to the point of surrender. Let them choose hope and everlasting life found only through belief and faith in You. Thank you for blessing us with the flowers of life’s abundance, grace and mercy. These are the salves which make battle bearable. We love You and remember today what You did on our behalf. Praise Your Holy Name, Jesus Christ is Lord.

What If?

Posted on December 21, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

What if this is perfect, this era, this political maelstrom, these events, wars, travesties and significant dilemma? If you believe that God is in control as the Omniscient, Omnipresent, Almighty ruler of eternity, then perhaps it is a perspective you should seriously consider. I am not saying that the horror and wickedness of man is perfect in its lust to bring forth and propagate every abnormal sin upon reality. What I am saying is that what if, this is the only way we will again see the face of God? What if our current administration is the exact embodiment of characters necessary to usher in the tragic sequences requisite to unveiling God’s Perfect Timing of Revelation. Perhaps are they necessary in signifying God’s perfect timing for the rapture, tribulation, a return of hearts to God in Israel, the seals, the vials the bowls, the deed to the Earth, martyrs who shall never deny Christ, The Glorious Appearing, judgment and Almighty Reign of God forever and ever?

What if this misery I feel about the current state of humanity’s rigor is actually the driving force to turning our desperate hearts to God in fealty, faith, truth and sanctification? What if the pain of our illness was never intended as punishment but as impetus to finding God? What if lost love reminds us much God hurts as He is separated from the children He greatly cherishes and loves? What if the compassion we feel at seeing the world’s suffering quickens us to God’s heart for humanity? What if this scene has been repeated ten trillion times and each time we must go through this ridiculous rebellion when we could have had paradise from the outset? What if we were meant to get it wrong because that is all we are ever capable of until we have suffered the terrible experience of having been so wicked, so polluted, demented and eventually saved by God Himself through Christ? What if it is in our nature to mock the righteous because we lack the understanding of something so pure, having forgotten our relationship to God? What if this Earth is the perfect learning ground to exercise our self-centered desire pursuance until we see our misshapen visage in the mirror of God’s law, and only then understand our plight?

I have to assume that since this is God’s unfolding plan, in God’s universe, with the Lord being the only being with foreknowledge outside of time, that this is the perfect way that we must be purified in order to live with God in eternity? Could Adam and Eve have been obedient and provided an orderly progression of eternal humans, who needn’t be ashamed in the presence of Almighty God? I don’t know, it seems odd and unlikely to my human understanding. That is not the case, so such introspection may in fact be useless for anything other than attempting to understand this Amazing God, Our Father, who knew everything about us before the beginning of the universe that He Created, yet still chose to make us after His Image. Can any of us say that if we knew beforehand the children that we eventually would rear would turn against our every tenet, that we would in fact choose to participate in the event of their conception? This is enough to create reverence in my heart for the Lord God, as I could not have children that I knew would disobey me fully.

So what if this is perfect? Shall I accept it and make the best of what I have been given in the light of my inadequacies, poverty, illness, stupidity or shame? Absolutely. Praise God for His Perfection and Infinite Glory and thank Him for loving us, which never ceases to amaze. Thank you Jesus.

The Words

Posted on December 19, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

http://www.wnd.com/2014/12/official-russia-plotting-to-start-war-on-israel/ If you don’t know about Biblical prophecy concerning Russia’s involvement with Israel, then please take a few minutes to read Ezekiel 38 &39 and ask your pastor about Gog/Magog.

Having just crossed the point of no return we long for sight of shore, but still have not come to grips with meters truth. What then shall we tell our children of a tomorrow that does not exist within the scope of probability? We have denied, ignored and chuckled as each warning indicated future’s folly, our guiding light. What poor choices remain in the realm of suggestion, hoping desperately for the arrival of some charismatic leader to save us from a certain destiny, perhaps? What then does the Bible suggest will be given us, a proud generation, wicked, lacking reason, faith or miracle? Certainly, we shall be given exactly that for which we have rallied, cheered and demanded, independence from God, in the moment when we can least withstand His absence.

That which is yet to come for the purpose of fortifying our faith God has foretold. Would it puzzle you to see that I worry not for the future of humanity? To me there is no unknown, I am not at the mercy of that nebulous, chaotic realm of what is yet to come, to me God has made all things clear. You see we have been praying for so long, “Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven”, without remembering in faith that God answers prayer. His will is what comes next, for we have through negligence, ignorance and disobedience forgotten to seek God’s wisdom and counsel and thus face a future full of earned consequence for self service. Yes, rejoice for the harvest approaches and the gathering of souls will be immeasurable, but also mourn for those whose time is shortly come in realizing eternal separation from God. Lord, I cannot imagine my mind ever being free of that painful thought of my friends and family alike having missed the opportunity to choose eternity. Forgive us Father, lead us to the protection of Your Righteous Shadow.

Jesus repeated that this wicked generation would be given no sign but that which was shown Jonah. In review what did Jonah know about the future? Jonah knew that God was going to judge a particular segment of humanity, a group of people that Jonah loathed, an undeserving nation, that God would see saved from His wrath. The only sign that Nineveh was given was the Word of God delivered by a reluctant prophet, bidding them repent immediately, fasting in humility and beg God for pardon or they would soon be judged.

How is our circumstance any different? Would the prophet Jonah look upon America with love and intercessory prayer or would he consider us a wicked, disobedient nation, guilty and deserved of God’s wrath? If we are honest in our analysis and evaluation we can come to no other conclusion than we are the people of Nineveh who have only one choice left, repent and seeks God’s face in humility and prayer or face certain, imminent, inevitable judgment forthwith. Toward the purpose of providing content amenable to those who do not count America’s behavior equivalent to Nineveh. I then must ask you to place yourself in Jonah’s sandals for one moment. Which country/nation do you abhor, for their wickedness, their unconscionable actions or their departure from Divine guidance? Which country do you dislike so much in your own judgment that you would disobey God’s direction to warn them of certain judgment? Then accept God’s command to go now and warn them for this is our charge as Christians.

For those who have ears to hear let them hear what the spirit says to the churches. For them who will hear, repent and pray there is forgiveness, salvation and everlasting life with God found only in the Name of Jesus Christ the King. We will be given no sign other than the Word that God gave to Jonah. I pray that we head those words right now for the future is certainly upon us.

Having set a course that leads to abandon, we can now only hang on to face the rogue waves of our certain future or immediately, authentically and humbly appeal to the mercies of God’s Grace. The choice remains, set adrift for eternity or attached to God, the Rock of Ages who does not waver, fail, fade or change. We ought not seek the face of a worldly charismatic leader to bring us out of our self-imposed spiral, for this world will be given just such a leader who is the spirit of antichrist. That foul, indwelt man will be given dominion over the Earth to usher in God’s judgment to produce nothing but the war, pestilence, famine and death reserved for the wicked. Oh but glory be to God on high, that in His everlasting mercy this Earth shall be delivered from this unholy spirit and returned to the Righteous Hand of a Holy, Almighty and Powerful God who will rule in justice, strength and Righteousness forever and forever, Amen. Come soon Lord Jesus, but if You may please tarry a bit, so that we might tell those who will hear of Your Glory, that they too might be saved.

The price

Posted on December 17, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

What is worth the living? When we have turned our backs in despair to achievement of our dreams what then arises from the mist calling us to life? What small child, what imagined day, what hope of light beckons us live to the full? Is it freedom, an ideal, a family legacy spurning, burning, churning within the internal furnace driving you on to mercy, peace and pleasure? If not these then what oath brings you back up right each time you feel lost? What energy spurs you on through the thicket, or fire, fast and forest to reach what end?

How much is the blood and spirit of each person worth? Is any price worth the loss of one life for dream’s accomplished? Is not this life the only real thing I have to give though even that is often beyond our control? What then did God breathe life into each of us if not for the robust living? There is no waste in life, too many circles depending on systems fed by other economies, recycling the energies, compounds from waste product to living. How then could any of us be of little to no value when we are part of the grand dance called life? Partnered with some to challenge us onward, others to breed caution in our step, still more to funnel and fan the fires of our everlasting spirit. What then of love, when it comes and tears at our hearts knowing fully that this life is impermanent, so each of us loses at some point only to gain treasured memories?

Is not the eternal life of our families something worth striving toward? Are we to simply breed then chase then die all to naught but ash? Thinking in reason is the servitude of man, pestering us to analysis of the simplest emotion. Why then can we not comprehend the elegance, the Majesty, the Truth and the Relevance of Almighty God if not for veiling, shadowing, hidden memories and resistant senses? He has removed their capacity to understand and believe so that they may be turned over to the creation of their disjointed imagination with an internal urge to maintain persona by convincing everyone to play along. If I cannot uphold shadow then I must admit the light and truth, nakedness, infirmity is wholly revealed.

Dream and live this life to reach the ladder’s highest rung. Call out loudly to your Master for provision, protection, continued breath and hope. There are none of us born to unimportance, especially those lacking monetary accomplishment for they may possess troves of Spirit and Faith beyond reckoning. Live this life for something worthy of giving everything, then it will have been well lived. Choose and never lose. If I may pray for your encouragement, health, wisdom, joy and hope I would count it an honor to do so. This is life for me. Jesus be praised in all His Glory.

Bullet points from the Book of James

Posted on December 17, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

Endurance through testing produces perfect qualities.
Ask for wisdom which is liberally given by God to them who ask in faith not in wavering doubt.
Enjoy the glory of being poor in finances for the prosperity of the rich passes as the life of a beautiful flower. Death makes all men equal. Receive the crown of life as evidence of your love for God by resisting the call of temptation.
God does not tempt, each man is tempted by his own lusts, which allowed to entice will become sin which brings forth death.
Be diligent and remember that all blessings come from God who does not change nor does He share in evil.
Control yourself for anger reflects not His righteousness.
Saved by the word we should put away our wicked ways.
Don’t deceive yourself in self-proclaimed piety for the doing of the Word indicates belief and subsequent blessing.
If self piety includes an uncontrolled tongue you have been doubly deceived.
A person will stay true if they take care of the widows and orphans while remaining free of worldly corruption.
Faith in God is the only wealth.
Love all equally, regardless of wealth or status to honor God and avoid sinful judgment.
Judgment is shown harshly to those who have not mercy.
The demons believe in one God, how different is your belief if you have no works as demonstration of your perfected faith?
Spirit fills the body with life, works give life to faith.
The teacher that stumbles endangers others, teaching ought not be undertaken lightly for fear of greater judgment.
The tongue tells the truth within ones heart. The tongue may not be controlled by the flesh for it possesses all manner of evil, yet is used to bless God.
Wisdom is demonstrated through gentle works steeped in its uses.
Jealousy and ambition are not Godly motivations.
The peacemaker will sow in righteousness those things born of the wisdom from heaven.
Wars and squabbles are born of our lusts.
We receive no blessing or answer to prayer because our requests are made in fulfillment of lusts.
Friends of the world are God’s enemies.
Grace is meant and freely given to the humble, while God resists the proud.
Obey God and resist the devil and you will be free of him.
Sinners should cleanse their hands and doubters purify their hearts.
Weep over your woeful position and in your humility God will lift you up.
Do not speak ill of Brothers for judgment is not our authority but God’s alone.
Do God’s will after consulting God.
Self aggrandizement is evil.
If you know God’s will and don’t do it this is sin.
The wicked have received their worldly pleasure that will fade, rust and be eaten by moths.
You have lived an easy life and in so doing participated in the condemnation and voluntary death of Christ upon the Cross.
Wait upon the coming of the Lord, do not lose heart in today’s despair.
The prophets endured through patience in God’s unfolding plan for humanity and we consider them blessed for doing so.
Don’t swear, say yes or no and mean it, thus avoid being counted among the hypocrites.
If you are ill ask the elders for anointed prayer for healing and/or forgiveness and it will be granted by God.
Confess to each other and pray.
A righteous man may accomplish much through fervent prayer.
Those who turn back sinners to truth from sin should know that they have saved a soul from death and covered many sins.

Father forgive me if I have improperly portrayed any of Your thoughts. Let me only speak that which is correct and right in Your eyes. Let us be healed through the knowledge of Your Word and the forgiveness of our sins. Thank you Lord Jesus.

Filled

Posted on December 15, 2014 by awrkhakhaya16

Fill my heart with forgiveness, love and focus upon the righteous things of God. There is only so much space in our hearts and minds for the inconsequential emotions and frustrations of this world. Anger, bitterness and despair, rob me of the space necessary to see the harvest of God’s planting, growth and change within. I don’t want to remember the horrible things that have happened to me throughout this life. I have no time to contemplate my anger and reserved grudges for the people who have betrayed me in the past. As with most things in this life the catalyst is “choice”, choosing to let go of those things that consume, instead deciding to concentrate on those aspects of life which generate positive affect. Do not mistake that I have in any way been able to accomplish this “house cleaning” via my own efforts, that work must be attributed to the Lord’s Healing Hand in my life. However, as with any surrender I had to choose to give up, give in, throw my hands up, throw the cupboards of my life wide open for the Lord’s Cleansing.

I rejoice that I have been set free of the bondage of negative emotions and memories. They no longer clog my thinking, eroding or sapping my energy as I now contemplate only the productive subjects of life. What is gained by my concentration upon past hurts, unless it is reflection upon the wound in order to let the Doctor in to heal them? I used to believe and perhaps you share this thinking that I somehow punished those who hurt me by concentrating upon their betrayal and either banishing them from my life or continually holding them accountable for historical misbehavior. This is falsehood perpetrated by ignorant flesh and the enemy, for it instead relegates believers to hardship, despair, lost relationships and diminished joy. These are not the facets of victorious living. Fill your heart with forgiveness and be set free.

Is there evidence of the sealing and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in my life? Do I exhibit unusual patience, forgiveness, long suffering, kindness, gentleness and peace in circumstances that call for loss of control? To what thinking have I aligned my life and heart? Am I concentrating on all the righteous, pure, holy, graceful and kind things of Christ’s reflection or do I remain a captive of the loss in my past? What has become of my heart? Has this change been inhibited by my own unwillingness to choose life, forgiveness and peace? Do I truly wish to be set free through the Grace of God or have I chosen to remain imprisoned by the ill will of the past? The choice is mine, be filled with Spirit and forgive or become increasingly more bitter as my poisonous past festers, clogging my memory, growth, mind and heart.

Lord Jesus, cleanse me, wash over me, cut all my bonds and set me free. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I might reflect Your Heart. Thank you.

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/love-worth-finding/player/the-freedom-of-forgiveness-437704.html A greatly used and anointed man of God, the late Adrian Rogers.

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