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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

The Transformative Power of Forgiveness

12/5/23 | Journal Thoughts

When God nudges us to forgive, it’s not an excuse for what was done to us, but a chance to break free from the suffocating grip of unforgiveness.

Picture unforgiveness as this sneaky poison—that starts as a tiny seed of offense, and then grows into this giant tree of bitterness. That’s the kicker: it doesn’t really care about the person who did you wrong. Nope, unforgiveness, is hunting for vessels to dump its venom into.

In Mark 11:25, Jesus says; “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

In other words, forgiveness is actually more so for you than it is for the other person who hurt you.

See, when you forgive others you are extending the forgiveness of Jesus on your behalf.

As He hung on the cross, nailed by the very people he came to save…

Jesus uttered words that would make jaws drop on the floor in todays cancel culture.

“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)

A.W. Tozer said in his book  Preparing for Jesus’ Return: Daily Live the Blessed Hope,

"If man had his way, the plan of redemption would be an endless and bloody conflict. In reality, salvation was bought not by Jesus' fist, but by His nail-pierced hands; not by muscle but by love; not by vengeance but by forgiveness; not by force but by sacrifice. Jesus Christ our Lord surrendered in order that He might win; He destroyed His enemies by dying for them and conquered death by allowing death to conquer Him."

If you have unforgivness in your heart, I have some good news for you….

Jesus sees the pain you went through and or are currently going through and not only does He see what you have gone through or are going through,

He wants to free you from that pain that is holding on to you. 

He wants to deliver you and comfort you as you heal and become restored in His love.

A PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS TO GUIDE YOU

Father, I trust you and I know that your plan is to prosper me not harm me. You want to heal every single ache and pain within me and you want to get to the parts of me that have been hurt by others. Father, I understand that forgiveness is for me, as much as it is for others. It’s a gift available because of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So today, I surrender the hurt that I am holding on to and I forgive _________ (him, her, them) for____________( what they did). Father, I also forgive myself for the feeling guilt, shame and for blame.

I know that you are not only a Merciful God, but you are Just God and you will fight my battles on my behalf.

I rest in that today, In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abba’s Beloved

I AM seen as beloved, in His very eyes.

I don’t belong to the other,

who tries to fill me with his lies.

I am Abba’s Image,

Wonderfully made, Beautifully done.

I was birthed into this world,

but accepted in His Son.

In His arms I am kept, away from any harm.

For He is is my safe haven,

the place I find my calm.

-AGOKOGA

Steadfast Friend

In each neighbor

a unique story unfolds.

Their presence–a reminder

of the love God molds.

For they, like us,

crave connection and care,

In this shared existence

we all have a role to bear.

To be the hands that heal,

the hearts that mend,

to lend a listening ear,

to be a steadfast friend.

-AGOKOGA 

 

Conquer The Mind

THERE IS A WAR GOING ON IN OUR MINDS!

More than 970 million people struggle with mental health issues in the world,

About 700,000 people die to suicide each year….AND

280 million people worldwide experience depression and hopelessness.

Our mind is the main battleground of our lives

And many of us are going into combat with the wrong weapons…

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Says:

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

We can’t continue fighting spiritual wars with physical weapons!

We have to use a weapon that will destroy the lies that are being planted in our mind.

This weapon is The Word of God

The Word of God divides between bone and marrow and pulls down strongholds. It casts down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God .

How to use the Word To Fight against Spiritual Warfare of The Mind:
  1. First Identify what the attack is (what are you struggling with? is it fear, doubt, lust, anger, insecurity, bitterness, etc.)
  2. Find scriptures that you can use against the attack (find scriptures against fear, doubt, lust, anger, bitterness, etc.)
  3. Now attack those lies when they come forth (when the enemy attacks your mind with thoughts of fear, doubt, lust, anger, bitterness, etc. pull out those scriptures and begin declaring the word of God over the lies. )

You take every thought captive and bring it under the truth of Christ by continuously meditating on scripture until the renewing of your mind!

 

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For those who struggle with perfectionism

For those who struggle with perfectionism

11/29/23 | Journal Thoughts

I struggle with perfectionism and today was the day I finally admitted it to myself.

I spent 5 hours record and rerecording an Instagram reel because it was not good enough.

The whole entire time, I kept thinking about how it would be perceived by others lead me to critique every little thing about it.

Finally, when I went to post it, my network crashed and the entire video got deleted.

I decided well maybe it sucked so bad, that instagram had to puke it out of its mouth.

Immediately, the Holy Spirit brought me back to a phrase I heard in a sermon on YouTube:

“Perfectionism is rooted in the Fear of Man while Excellency is rooted in the Fear of God.”

Ouch… well, when you really think about it… that’s not wrong

Perfectionism is about the fear of failure, while striving for excellency is the urge for success.

And in success there is failure. It’s part of the process that we have to accept in order to grow in whatever it is we are doing or in who we are becoming.

I was so caught up in the audience that I thought my content was for that I forgot the one that I glory for… Jesus

God does not want us operating from a place of fear but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

In Colossians 3:23 He says:

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

In the end God will not say “Well Perfect, my Good and Faithful servant” He will say “Well Done….”