“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy”.Micah 7:18-19 (NIV) The level that God forgives is exclusive to Him only. Micah 7:18-19 alludes to God’s delight to express mercy, allowing God to continueContinue reading “Understanding God’s Unmatched Forgiveness”
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The Power of Forgiveness: Healing from Church Hurt
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse”.Romans 12:14 (NIV) As much as “church hurt” is paradoxical, forgiveness is expected, especially from disciples of Jesus Christ . And yet, it is most likely never the initial action that comes to the mind of those who experience church hurt. Typically, the first emotions mayContinue reading “The Power of Forgiveness: Healing from Church Hurt”
Overcoming Church Hurt: The Journey from Pain to Purpose
“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Church hurt is paradox considering its primary attribute is to be an extension of God’s love. I dare not say no one initially goes to church expecting to be harmed in any way. For the most part, weContinue reading “Overcoming Church Hurt: The Journey from Pain to Purpose”
Healing Emotional Wounds: Take Your Hurts to God
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 Commonly, hurt is associated with some type of injury or pain. According to Psychology Today, the components of pain are both emotional and physical. Primarily, the term “hurt” is linked to bodily injury or pain,Continue reading “Healing Emotional Wounds: Take Your Hurts to God”
Healing from Hurt: Let Go of Anger
Let Go of the Hurt TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,” Ephesians 4:26 Oftentimes, we spend so much time in our minds because of hurt, we miss out on living in the present, where God has unspeakable pleasures toContinue reading “Healing from Hurt: Let Go of Anger”
How Humility Transforms Relationships
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Self-righteousness is an ugly look on most people, but particularly on those who call Jesus Lord. It sets the stage for aContinue reading “How Humility Transforms Relationships”
Thankful While Waiting
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS “Healing goes hand in hand with thanksgiving and praise. God rewards a grateful heart.” Jeremiah 14:7 The statement, “Lord, heal me” is not only an acknowledgment of God’s power to heal you but also an agreement with His desire of our wholeness intact. Oftentimes, we forfeit the timing of God’sContinue reading “Thankful While Waiting”
Rise Up
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” John 5:8 “Rise” was not only the command to physically to rise up but also the man’s expectations had to rise before his body move. Despite the obstacles, he had to rise up in faith by alternating his thoughtsContinue reading “Rise Up”
Embracing Healing: Letting Go of Excuses
TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed? John 5:6 ESV Do you want to be healed? In John 5, Jesus asks a man who has been ill for thirty-eight years,Continue reading “Embracing Healing: Letting Go of Excuses”
Let Go of the Anger to
Let Go of the Hurt TELL GOD WHERE IT HURTS… “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,” Ephesians 4:26 Oftentimes, we spend so much time in our minds because of hurt, we miss out on living in the present where God has unspeakable pleasures toContinue reading “Let Go of the Anger to “
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