Sitting inside a court room I think that you can almost feel the unforgivness that lurks about. The heartache and heartbreak that have happened in these rooms often over shadow all the good that goes on in them as well. This week I found myself in a faith- testing situation. I was in a place were I was surrounded by conflict, pursued by insecurities, encouraged to be angry and supposedly entitled to hate. But you see, one thing I have learned in my Single Mama search for Jesus is that God is in control! Jesus is near you in the times where you are tempted to regress...to go back to your old ways. He promises you will never be tempted beyond relief if you just reach your hand out and trust Him. Through the help of the Holy Spirit you have the power to choose your thoughts! You can choose joy in sorrow. Happiness in pain. Smile through confusion and do something good for someone even on your worst day. Love the unlovable You can choose forgiveness. This week I found myself at a crossroads where I could choose to give in to the temptation of negativity, sadness, & unforgivness. Instead I chose to remember what God has taught me. I prayed over it and asked other prayer warriors to pray with me. I asked God that in this situation he give me confidence in Him & that I would have the heart to see others the way He does. Forgiveness is a command from God but is also a precious gift that you give to yourself. It shines bright both inside & out when you finally choose to let go of all the wrongs that you feel were against you and trust fully in your Heavenly Fathers love. Forgiveness is a process that takes daily commitment. Daily I need to be reminded how short I fall so that I can choose not to judge others. Daily I need to ask for forgiveness so that I can remember what it feels like to be the one that's sorry. Daily I need to spend time with God so that when these temptations come up I have the strength in him to choose my thoughts and actions wisely. Daily I need to grant forgiveness quickly just as I want it grated quickly to me. Dear Lord, If there is any thing in my heart that I am holding back from you I pray that you will help me to see it.Please allow your Holy Spirit to cleanse me of all the hurt and anger I have been holding onto. Teach me to trust in the knowledge that you are my protector & defender. Help me to see others the way that you see them. Amen
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