A Spirit of
ForgivenessBy Greg Johnson
25 Therefore each of you must put
off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are
all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down
while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no
longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to
share with those in need.
5 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk
come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building
others up according to their needs, that it may
benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger,
brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another,forgiving
each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved
children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ
loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God. Ephesians 4:25-5:2 New International Version (NIV)
You have no control over other people's actions
toward you. What you do have control over is your action toward
others.
Our actions are fruit of our
attitude and our attitude will reflect the condition of our relationship with
Jesus. As we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, we will walk with a spirit of
forgiveness and will reflect a Christ like attitude toward others.
GUARD
YOUR TALK.
God's Word says (Ephesians 4:29 NIV) "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
God's Word says (Ephesians 4:29 NIV) "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
Have you ever
met an individual that had to comment on everything said? No matter what
the conversation, they have to interject their two cents worth and most times
in a sarcastic and non edifying way. They are the type person that will
interrupt any conversation they hear.
When people see them coming, they cringe and
usually look for an opportunity to make a quick exit from the conversation.
Don't ever allow
yourself to become like this type person. Guard your talk. Let all
words that come out of your mouth be for the building up and encouragement of
others.
Refuse to be sarcastic. Refuse to be
opinionated. Refuse to be degrading. Refuse to be rude. Bring
your tongue under subjection to the Holy Spirit and use it as an instrument to
encourage and minister.
DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.
When we fall at the foot of the cross in total humility
DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.
When we fall at the foot of the cross in total humility
With resurrection power, we follow Jesus on our
journey from earth to glory. On your journey, allow nothing, absolutely
nothing to grieve the Holy Spirit that is at work within you.
God's Word says
(Ephesians 4:30-31 NIV) "And
do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of
redemption. {31} Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and
slander, along with every form of malice."
Every single item the Word of God lists here that
will grieve the Holy Spirit is reflected in our attitude; bitterness, rage,
anger, brawling, slander and malice. GET RID OF IT!!! It will
grieve the Holy Spirit that resides within you and will hinder you on your
journey.
You will never reach your full potential in God's
Kingdom without the Holy Spirits help. Do nothing that will grieve
Him! You need the Holy Spirit to successfully complete your mission and
to fulfill your
WALK WITH
A SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS.
As we constantly guard our talk and as we constantly get rid of anything that will grieve the Holy Spirit's work in our life, we will walk with a spirit of forgiveness.
As we constantly guard our talk and as we constantly get rid of anything that will grieve the Holy Spirit's work in our life, we will walk with a spirit of forgiveness.
God's Word says (Ephesians 4:32 NIV) "{32} Be kind and
"Be
imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children {2} and live a life of
love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering
and sacrifice to God." (Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV)
Beloved, as we
walk with a spirit of forgiveness, we will be kind, compassionate and
forgiving. We will forgive others just as in Christ, God forgave
us. We will imitate God and His forgiveness. We will love others as
Christ loved us. How did Christ love us? He
Jesus walked
this earth with a spirit of forgiveness. As we fix our eyes on Him and
follow Him, we too will walk this earth with a spirit of forgiveness.
As we guard our talk and get rid of all that
grieves the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit will help us and empower us to walk in
a spirit of forgiveness. God did not leave us without supernatural help
on our journey!
Come Holy Spirit and conform us into the image of
Christ!
Would you want God to change your life?
God has made it possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own life
Say the following prayer:
“Father
God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I
am truly sorry. I now want to
turn away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please
forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again.
I
believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the
dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I
invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from
this day forward. Thank You that according to Your Word, I am now born again.
Please
send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of
my life. I promise to study Your Word - the Bible.
Use
me for Your glory.
In
Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”
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“A Pure Heart”
lyrics
A pure heart,
that's what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after Thee;
A pure heart, that's what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after Thee.
VERSE:
A heart that hides Your Word
So that sin will not come in.
A heart that's undivided
But one You rule and reign;
A heart that beats compassion,
That pleases You, my Lord.
A sweet aroma of worship
That rises to Your throne.
A heart that follows hard after Thee;
A pure heart, that's what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after Thee.
VERSE:
A heart that hides Your Word
So that sin will not come in.
A heart that's undivided
But one You rule and reign;
A heart that beats compassion,
That pleases You, my Lord.
A sweet aroma of worship
That rises to Your throne.
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