We can never underestimate the power of forgiveness. I don’t think we could talk about it enough, because it’s such an important part of our spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical lives.

Release:

There is such a releasing power found within forgiving and being forgiven. All of us make mistakes, no matter how hard we try. As we grow and develop, we’ll make fewer and fewer of them, and so will others. The ability to pardon and release others, from the wrongs and injustices done to us, is an attitude that we must develop not for them, but for our own well-being. If we don’t, we’ll harbor hate and contempt in our hearts, and that will lead to more pain.

Freedom:

On the other hand, if we’re sincerely sorry, being forgiven frees us from the guilt and shame of doing wrong and hurtful things to others. Forgiveness isn’t just about pardoning others, but ourselves as well. So, no matter what goes on in our lives, let’s purpose to be forgiving people. Let’s learn to let go and walk in an attitude that helps us, not hurts us.

Remember: unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to die.

Just a thought,

PSS

All of us deal with insecurities at some point in our lives. We should recognize them and learn to overcome them.

Security:

Secure persons know who they are and aren’t threatened by the brilliance and growth of other people. They are comfortable with their place in the world, but are still ambitious. They strive towards their goals, while refusing to drag those around them down.

Uncertainty:

Insecurity refers to not feeling sure about ourselves, who we are, or what we believe in. An insecure person is a vulnerable person who is easily shaped by the views, opinions, and ideas of others because they’re uncertain of their own values. They’re unwilling to question the ideas of others or stand up for themselves.

Sound thinking:

We can now see the symptoms of insecurity, and can now begin to deal with it. Why is it so important? We don’t want to live and make decisions based on our insecurities, or what others are saying or doing, but based on sound thinking.

Be of sound mind.

Just a thought,

PSS

As believers in Christ, our obedience is the main thing.

Trust God:

Obeying God’s word is of utmost importance. If we choose not to obey, it means we really don’t think much of God. To be able to obey God’s word, we must trust Him. Proverbs 3 teaches us how to trust God so we can be obedient. Verse 5 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Because God’s ways, thoughts, are higher than our thoughts, we must learn to trust, even though we don’t understand.

Only believe:

Do we obey or do we disobey? A lot of the time this question can be answered the same way: Do I have to fully understand to obey? The answer is no. We do have to believe and trust that God’s word is true, and God cannot ever lie. Trust takes place when we don’t fully understand.

Choose this day:

Obedience happens when we believe the Bible is the infallible word of God. We can obey it, even when we don’t quite understand why, because we have decided it is the word of God! We must all settle this in our hearts and minds. To be undecided will lead to disobedience, not trusting that what God says in His word is true. The way to remedy this is to purpose to do the word regardless of whether we fully understand it.

Be a doer of the word and not a hearer only.

Just a thought,

PSS

There is a difference between forgiveness and repentance.

Seeking forgiveness:

Forgiveness is what most people seek. God forgives us of our sins, the things we do wrong. We forgive others when we feel, believe, they have wronged us. Most people believe God forgives them. But when He forgives us, then what? We need to then repent of our sins. We need to let God know we are willing to change our ways to His ways.

Repenting:

So many will say God has forgiven me, which is true. But have you repented for what He has forgiven you? If you look at a lot of Christians, you will discover very few who are purposing to walk in the Spirit, be a doer of the word, be a true follower.

Being grateful:

See, repentance is what causes us to be grateful. We realize that God truly loves us and wants what is best for us. We’ve recognized His grace and mercy to forgive us when we didn’t deserve forgiveness. And in our gratefulness, we repent — change our minds, change our ways to God’s ways. How do we know God’s ways? By reading and learning God’s word.

When we truly repent, we will be grateful to God for all He has done, which will cause us to follow Him in every area of our lives.

Just a thought,

PSS

Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside.

Negotiation:

Too many Christians compromise the word of God in their lives. The word of God is never up for negotiation. Compromise can be beneficial when it promotes cooperation without sacrificing moral values, the standard of the Bible. When you begin to take a wrong step in a direction that you know is unwise, it can lead to compromise.

The highest way:

Compromise is defined as an agreement or settlement of dispute that is reached by each side making concessions. It also means to accept standards that are lower than desirable. In other words, when you compromise the word of God to do something you want, you are accepting standards that are lower. God’s ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher, better than our thoughts. God’s ways are always the best ways.

Regret:

Compromising beliefs has caused so much pain for people. It causes regret. Regret is awful! If you have found yourself compromising the word of God for someone or something, repent quickly and purpose to get it right. Change your ways immediately. Then you will see God’s blessing, His help in your life and family.

Some things are negotiable, but never is the word of God. Believe it and act on it (Hebrews 12:10-13).

Just a thought,

PSS