Choices
Daily Proverb
Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is NOT a feeling – it is a CHOICE. We forgive because God tells us to!!!
Matthew 6:14-15
‘For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.’
‘For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.’
Mark 11:25
"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions."
"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions."
Luke 5:20
Seeing their faith, He said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven you."
Seeing their faith, He said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven you."
Luke 7:47
"For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."
"For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."
Luke 17:3
"Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. – If you repent, if you are truly sorry that you did something - you are forgiven by God in Heaven & told to forgive yourself!!!
"Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. – If you repent, if you are truly sorry that you did something - you are forgiven by God in Heaven & told to forgive yourself!!!
Romans 4:7
“blessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven, and whose sins have been covered.”
“blessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven, and whose sins have been covered.”
I really struggled with forgiving myself after the crash. I didn’t want to, because I thought that if I did, it would somehow be like saying what I did was OK…. And what I did will NEVER be OK. I made a horrific decision that killed 2 people on June 12, 2003. That will never EVER be alright…. But, if I were to stay stuck in condemnation & self-hatred and filled with unforgiveness – even towards myself, that is the enemy’s way of keeping me from God. I knew that I truly repented. I was sorry & I wished that I could take back what I had done, but I could not change what I had done… I also knew that God forgave me, but I couldn’t forgive myself….
Until I realized that forgiveness wasn’t saying that what I did was ok. What I did was wrong & that will never change. I repented, I begged God to forgive me & I know that He did. I told Katy’s family that I was sorry. I do not know if they will be able to forgive me, but that is between them and God. Their forgiveness cannot be dependant on my forgiving myself. Because everyone has different time and grieving periods. But I had to forgive myself to move forward in God’s plan for my future. I wanted to use my mistake, my horrible choice to drink & drive, to help warn others of what not to do. I had to forgive myself in order to do that. Only through God was I able to do that. Some days are harder than others but when the enemy gets in my head to torment me, I have to ask God for his help. I ask HIM to take it and he does. –
“I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 - but without his help, it would be impossible to forgive myself for such a horrible thing that I did. However, through Him, I am able to live a transformed life, happier than I have EVER been, full of Love, Life, Hope, Joy and not self hate and condemnation.
God even removed any and all desire for alcohol. Just ask him into your heart, honor his word and trust him!!! He has transformed me