The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Proverbs 19:11
Bitterness is a form of self-punishment; forgiveness is a means of self-liberation. Bitterness focuses on the injustices on the past; forgiveness focuses on the blessings of the present and the opportunities of the future. Bitterness is an emotion that hurts you; forgiveness is a descision that empowers you. Bitterness is foolishness; forgiveness is wisdom.
When we make God's priorities our priorities, He will lead us according to His plan and according to His commandments. When we study God's Word, we are reminded that God's reality is the ultimate reality. May we live - and forgive - accordingly.
"If Jesus forgave those who nailed Him to the Cross, and if God forgives you and me, how can you withhold your forgiveness from someone else?" -- Anne Graham Lotz
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
God is Faithful
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalms 16:8
God is faithful. He keeps his promises to us even when we stray far from His will. He continues to love us even when we disobey His commandments. But God does not force his Blessings upon us. If we are to experience His love and His grace, we must claim them for ourselves.
Are you discouraged or fearful? Be comforted: God is with you. Are you confused? Listen to the quiet voice of your Heavenly Father. Are you angry? Talk with God and seek His guidance. Are you celebrating a great victory? Thank God and praise Him. He is the Giver of all things good.
In whatever condition you find yourself, wherever you are, whether you are happy or sad, victorious or vanquished, troubled or triumphant, remember that God is faithful and that His love is eternal. And be comforted. God is not just near. He is here.
"I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need." -- C.H. Spurgeon
God is faithful. He keeps his promises to us even when we stray far from His will. He continues to love us even when we disobey His commandments. But God does not force his Blessings upon us. If we are to experience His love and His grace, we must claim them for ourselves.
Are you discouraged or fearful? Be comforted: God is with you. Are you confused? Listen to the quiet voice of your Heavenly Father. Are you angry? Talk with God and seek His guidance. Are you celebrating a great victory? Thank God and praise Him. He is the Giver of all things good.
In whatever condition you find yourself, wherever you are, whether you are happy or sad, victorious or vanquished, troubled or triumphant, remember that God is faithful and that His love is eternal. And be comforted. God is not just near. He is here.
"I have a great need for Christ; I have a great Christ for my need." -- C.H. Spurgeon
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