The Gift " Solving everyday issues through the Scriptures"
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(A portion of: Chapter 6)
Chapter Six
"Is Your Issue Forgiveness?"
Matthew 6 vs. 14-15: "For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins"
Message: Forgive and you will be forgiven.
For many people, forgiving an offense is difficult to do. For them, it is simply a "no-no". They replay the offense over and over in their heads, and relive the hurt. Well think of it this way: Satan has you where he wants you. He played the right card, and he wants to steal your crown and your joy! For all those people who believe that they cannot forgive "such and such person" you are simply skating on thin ice! Forgiveness is not only God's duty. We are also told to forgive others. When we visit the book of Matthew 6 vs. 14-15, Jesus said these powerful words:
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But, if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses" KJV.
This instruction came out of the mouth of our Lord Jesus. Our Lord was simply saying: "Forgive others when they sin against you, for when you forgive them, then our Heavenly Father will forgive us. However, if you refuse to forgive those who offended you, neither will God forgive your sins" You see, God understands that none of us are perfect. We are often offended by others, and there are times when we offend others, oftentimes not even knowing it! We must choose to do our part and forgive others and God will forgive us.
Seeing that God wants us to forgive, let us take a closer look at the spirit of unforgiveness. Unforgiveness is a hardening of the heart. It is being stubborn in our spirit, mind and body. In other words, it is locking out another person out of our life. It is hatred, contempt, and having a resentful attituted towards someone. The one thing that I know for sure about unforgiveness is this: It is a sin which damages people and relationships. We must remember that the spirit of unforgiveness is satanic and negative. Unforgiveness can affect your health and stunt your spiritual growth.
Forgiveness brings release into our lives. We must also look at what our Heavenly Father has done for us by sending His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ so that we are saved from our sins. This is a message of forgiveness. Can you imagine if God decided not to forgive our sins, and leave us in a fallen state? No forgiveness would mean no salvation and no eternal life.
If you are having a difficult time forgiving another, cry out to God and ask Him to help you. Tell him all about what you are feeling inside, for he can take the pain away. Beloved, you are precious to your Heavenly Father, and he wants you to live in freedom, not in bondage. Unforgiveness binds us to the past. It robs us of a fulfilling life. Forgiveness on the other hand, releases us to a higher level in Jesus Christ.
When we choose to forgive, we take a very powerful step. When we release pass errors committed, and fully understand that the offense against us is not greater than the love we have to give, we have chosen to walk in the spirit of love. Will you choose forgiveness today? Beloved, choose to release every offense that was committed, and begin to forgive today!
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The Gift-Solving everyday issues through the Scriptures from A to Z, is a Scriptural guide to help the millions and billions of people who struggle with everyday issues.
Whether you are a Christian, or someone who is searching to find meaning to life, the one thing that is common for both is this: We all have some type of problem. Whether your issue ranges from "Anger" to "Zeal", the Good News is this: Our Heavenly Father sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, so that we are saved and have eternal life. Eternal life includes solving everyday situations, and it can be done through the power of the Holy Scriptures, and with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Friends, when Jesus walked this earth, He always referred to the Holy Scriptures. He used the Word of God to combat satan. Jesus, God’s manifested Word, healed, led, fed, and raised the dead. Jesus solved all kinds of problems. We too can use the Holy Scriptures to solve our everyday difficulties. Will you allow God to help you solve your doubts and fears today?
The Gift-Solving everyday issues through the Scriptures from A-Z, will help you to combat and overcome specific issues, for there is power in the Word of God. Read and be refreshed by the Biblical events, personal testimonies and revelations that you can apply to your life for edification and direction.
My sincere prayer for you as you read this book, is that our Heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, will enlighten your mind, strengthen your spirit and bring you into a fresh revelation of who He is.
May God richly bless you and help you to solve every issue that you face..... today!
With Love,
Your Sister in Jesus Christ,
Heather Johnson Harry
About the Author
The Gift - "Solving everyday issues through the Scriptures" Heather Johnson Harry is a servant of God, whose passion is to reach and to teach the saved, as well as, the unsaved that God is sovereign, and that Jesus Christ is still Lord. She does this by teaching them the infallible truths of the transforming power of the Holy Scriptures with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. After serving some of the largest corporate banking institutions for over 10 years, she answered the call of God, and stepped out in faith to minister the Word of God and to serve God’s people. Her ministry, The Ministry of The Gift, aims to help people solve their everyday issues through the Holy Scriptures, by writing inspirational books, holding intimate Bible studies, Prayer Sessions, co-lead telephone Bible studies, engage in Spirit led “One to One” counseling sessions, and more. She lives a dedicated of life of prayer and obedience to God. She is persistent in studying and living by God's rules which are outlined in the Holy Scriptures. Heather currently lives in New York City and has a son.