Posts Tagged ‘forgiveness’
Brand New
I really like new stuff. There is something about the packaging that is really cool. In a new car, it’s the smell of new. Sometimes “new” is overpriced and certainly over-valued. For example, I’ve heard for years that once you drive that new car off the lot, it decreases in value by $1500 – $2000.…
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I believe everyone has things in their past that they are not proud of. I’m no exception to that. I’ve said things and I’ve done things I’m embarrassed about now. At the time I may have felt justified for doing or saying those. No I’m not going to give examples, because one of the things…
Read MoreForgiveness Cycle
I am so thankful to be forgiven by God. I know me. I know what I’ve done. I know the things I’ve thought. I know the diseased parts of my heart. I am blown away that the Lord knows all of that and forgives me still. I love what King David says in Psalm 32.…
Read MoreConfession
This word means admitting mistakes and embarrassment. This is an important first step to coming to terms with my sinful nature. I’m prone to wander into sin. In fact I’m often drawn to it like a magnet. The Word of God speaks into my life to help me avoid getting caught up in the deceit…
Read MoreFavor of Forgiveness
I love it when people do me a favor. It’s not always easy to return the favor, because sometimes favors can cost me time or money. There are times when a favor costs both. Forgiveness is a favor that seems expensive because I have to lay down some pride in order to forgive deeply and…
Read MoreBetrayal
When I think about my journey with the Lord, I’m guilty of betrayal way too often. There are sins that I think about and some sin seems to happen automatically. I can’t wrap my head around the pain I must cause the Lord when I step off the path He has for me and do…
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