APPLYING FORGIVENESS

By Susanne

I asked the Spirit of God who can I touch?

Question? Is there truly freedom in Forgivness?

And the answer is... Oh, Yeah --- Absolutely!

Have you ever felt mistreated, misread, abused mentally or physically, disrespected, rejected, over-looked, unprotected, gossiped and lied about for someone elses gain or plans, betrayal, politics, dishonored, judged, you are a threat, lied to, you don't fit in, you are not what they want or looking for, jealousy towards you, what you look like, gender, race, your uniqueness and difference, offences, denial, interruptions in life, divorce, cheated, tormenting spirits, depression, oppressed, violated, and the list immeasurably goes on and on? 

Unfortunately, the pain, anger, and hurts usually comes from the very one's you love, you have trusted, or people you are involved with, and it just happens to be the very things you have Passion for, your Calling, your Dreams, and it just messes with your heart and head - AND it comes from within the church, school, the work place or the home? We live in a fallen world and there will never be a perfect people, but we have a perfect God!   

The Good News!  Romans 8:28 says that all things work out for those who love God and who are called according to His purpose - YES!! you have purpose!  If it is not God sent - it will be God used.  The Word also says that our foot steps are ordered by God - so if you are not in the right place or with the right people, the Spirit of God will direct you where He wants you to be; the place where you will be effective and making a difference.  It is not easy going thru the transitions, but remember the Cross of Jesus went before you, so you can receive His peace thru your healing and restoration - trusting Him completely as He is opening and closing doors that No Man can open or shut thru your journey in life. 

Jerimiah 29:11 says that God has a good plan, a hope for your future that will not bring harm to you - you are safe in Christ.  Decide to make a choice of walking in faith and trusting Him where His Spirit is leading - He loves being trusted because you are telling God that He is in control of your life and not the circumstances, whew!  One of my favorite Wisdom Keys quoted from Mike Murdock is "An Uncommon Assignment Attracts An Uncommon Advisary", wow!  It takes all the ugly to develop Godly character and the ugly moves you on to something bigger and better going from glory to glory - He is taking you Higher and Higher for the betterment of someone elses life - enhancing the building for His Kingdom.  Purified thru the fire and brokeness is how God will use you mightily - a good place to be.  Keep on giving Him the praises and giving Him the thanks because this gives Him the opportunity of showing off His glory and greatness in and thru you.

Take heart because God is so in love with you and He only wants the best for you and nothing less.  You are His temple and He dwells within you.  No matter what people say or think about you, it is what God thinks about you.  He thinks nice things about you, He accepts you, and LOVES everything about you.  Why?  Because He was mindful of you before you were born and created you just the way He wanted you to be.  Since man did not create you - you do not have to be approved by man. amen!  Knowing who you are and who's you are in Christ is absolute freedom!  

Forgiveness is releasing it ALL to God and not taking it back - if you take it back, you are telling God that you do not trust Him, so release it!  Trust Him!  You were not designed to carry the weight and Jesus said to cast all your cares upon Him and He will do the rest!  He promises to be your defense AND no weapon formed against you shall prosper!