Not to Give Up Is a Decision

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 Becky Dvorak faith, healing

Not to give up is a decision that we all have to make from time to time. And it can be one of the hardest decisions we will ever have to make. Continuing to fight the enemy is real tough, and it takes every ounce of faith within you to do so. Especially when we are dealing with life and death situations. For Christians we know if we die we pass into eternity with Christ, and that is a wonderful occasion. But we need to ask ourselves have we fulfilled God’s destiny for us on this earth. And does the situation line itself up with the Word of God.

Does God take people from this earth with sickness and disease? According to the Scriptures Jesus was whipped to heal us from all sickness and disease.

But [in fact] He has borne our griefs, and He has carried our sorrows and pains; yet we [ignorantly] assumed that He was stricken, struck down by God and degraded and humiliated [by Him]. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing];
The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him, and by His stripes (wounds) we are healed, Isaiah 53:4-5, AMP.

Does our Lord remove people from this earth through tragedy? The following verse from John 10:10 tells us that Jesus comes to give us life and life in abundance. Tragedy is not life or life in abundance. But this verse does tell us who is responsible for such grief, “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].“

Is it the Father’s plan that people die while young, or prematurely? What does His Word tell us? “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” Jeremiah 29:11. Premature death robs people from their future, so it does not come from God.

So when the enemy tempts you to give up the good fight of faith, don’t listen to him. Instead call upon the strength of the Lord when you feel weak and allow His strength to take over for you. Remember, not to give up is a decision.

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31 Forgiveness Scriptures

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We live in a fallen world and bad things happen to good people all the time, not because God planned it that way, but because He gave to people a great gift—a freewill. But with this freewill comes something even more important—being responsible. Unfortunately, the world is full of selfish people that do not consider the consequences that others will suffer for their bad decisions. And sets us in front the doors of decision-making. Am I going to offer forgiveness or am I going to harbor this anger until it destroys me. I pray that you will choose the path of forgiveness so that you can be free and healed within. To help you on this spiritual journey of forgiveness I have compiled 31 Scriptures about forgiveness, receiving forgiveness from God, and offering forgiveness to others.

John 3:16-17, (NKJV) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
Isaiah 53:5, (AMP) But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing];
The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him,
And by His stripes (wounds) we are healed.
Isaiah 43:25 (NLT) “I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again.
Psalm 32:5, (NKJV) I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah
Psalm 25:8, (NASB) Look at my misery and my trouble, and forgive all my sins.
James 5:14-15, (KJV) Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Mark 11:25, (AMP) Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him[drop the issue, let it go], so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings [against Him and others].
1 John 1:9, (GW) God is faithful and reliable. If we confess our sins, he forgives them and cleanses us from everything we’ve done wrong.
Ephesians 1:7, (NKJV) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.
Ephesians 4:32, (NKJV) And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Colossians 3:13, (NLT) Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
James 5:16, (NIV) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Matthew 6:14 -15, (NASB) For if you forgive other people for their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive other people, then your Father will not forgive your ^[
Proverbs 10:12, (AMP) Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
Acts 3:19-20, (ISV) Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord and so that he may send you Jesus, whom he appointed long ago to be the Messiah.
Matthew 26:28, (AMP) for this is My blood of the [new and better] covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many [as a substitutionary atonement] for the forgiveness of sins.
Matthew 5:23-24, (GW) “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and remember there that another believer has something against you, leave your gift at the altar. First go away and make peace with that person. Then come back and offer your gift.
Acts 2:38, (ISV) Peter answered them, “Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
Matthew 18:21-22, (NASB) Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me and I still forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus *said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy-seven times.
Psalms 103:10-14, (NIV) He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust.
2 Chronicles 7:14, (NKJV) If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
1 John 2:1, (NIV) My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
Hebrews 8:12, (GW) Because I will forgive their wickedness and I will no longer hold their sins against them.
Acts 13: 38-39, (AMP) So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you; and through Him everyone who believes [who acknowledges Jesus as Lord and Savior and follows Him] is justified and declared free of guilt from all things, from which you could not be justified and freed of guilt through the Law of Moses.
Psalm 51: 9-11, (GW) Hide your face from my sins, and wipe out all that I have done wrong. Create a clean heart in me, O God, and renew a faithful spirit within me. Do not force me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
Psalm 32:1, (AMP) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven, and whose sin is covered.
Psalm 25:7, (AMP) Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; According to Your lovingkindness remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Psalm 51:17, (AMP) My [only] sacrifice [acceptable] to God is a broken spirit; A broken and contrite heart [broken with sorrow for sin, thoroughly penitent], such, O God, You will not despise.
Luke 17:3, (GW) So watch yourselves! “If a believer sins, correct him. If he changes the way he thinks and acts, forgive him.
Micah 7:18-19, (AMP) Who is a God like You, who forgives wickedness
And passes over the rebellious acts of the remnant of His possession?
He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He [constantly] delights in mercy and
He shall again have compassion on us;
He will subdue and tread underfoot our wickedness [destroying sin’s power].
Yes, You will cast all our sins
Into the depths of the sea.
Luke 23: 35a, (KJV) Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.

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Unforgiveness Equals Bondage

April 17, 2019 Becky Dvorak faith

Many people today are held in bondage by their own free will. Willfully they refuse to do what they know is right–forgive. Forgiving another for their wrongdoing towards us is not an easy task. And yet God requires us to forgive one another. Jesus says in Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

But He never requires us to do something that He, Himself has not done. God always sets the standard in both word and in action. He tells us in the portion of Scripture above that we have to forgive others. He doesn’t make room for exceptions. He says to forgive, and if we will forgive others, then we will be forgiven of our sins as well.

But let’s face it, there are situations in life that are difficult to forgive, and Jesus understands this. Look back to His life on this earth and all that was done to Him. Even though He was innocent, the people falsely accused Him, they mocked and spit on Him, bruised and broke His body. And yet He chose to do what’s right and what Father God expects from all of us–to forgive. He cried out from the Cross while in great agony, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

We don’t deserve to be forgiven, and yet He wills to forgive us. We see this clearly in Romans 8:6-8, “While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die. But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

As the title of this writing states, “Unforgiveness Equals Bondage” , and it surely does. It holds us in bondage spiritually, it prevents our sins from being forgiven. It also affects our mental health. When we are all wracked with anger and unforgiveness we have no peace. Ephesians 4:31-32 tells us “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Proverbs 17:22 gives us God’s sound wisdom about how our emotional state effects our physical condition, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”

I have witnessed in many healing lines as I lead someone in a prayer of repentance their healing immediately manifests. Set yourself free from the bondage of unforgiveness by forgiving that person today. Let’s pray.

Father God,

I know that I have willfully been hanging on to unforgiveness towards (name). But I am convicted by Your word that tells me I have to forgive them, so that I too can be forgiven for all of my past wrongdoings as well. Holy Spirit help me to move forward in my healing process spiritually, emotionally, and physically too.

In the name of Jesus’ I forgive (name). And I will not base this decision upon emotions, but by my faith in You and in Your word. I not only forgive (name) I release (name) from my bitterness and from my vengeance. I say to (name) be free in Jesus. And as I release you from my bitterness, I am forgiven and free in Him, amen and amen.

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Don’t Give Up

November 15, 2018 Becky Dvorak Christian Living, faith, hope

Let’s face it, there are times when we all feel like giving up, because sometimes living life gets real tough. But now is not the time to give up. More than ever God needs you to fight the good fight of faith. He needs you to be an overcomer and win this battle not just for yourself, but to be a witness for others. Others that just don’t understand that there is a God in heaven who truly loves and cares for them. And your testimony will win many to Him. So I am telling you–don’t give up.

Your miracle will win more to Jesus than the latest craze being taught from today’s pulpits. Why? Because there is an overload of clever sermons, and not enough genuine messages from God. And many are perishing without hope for something better. And that better within you is Jesus. A real Jesus that loves them and is willing and able to meet any and every need they have. So don’t give up.

God’s word tells us, “‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation],’ Isaiah 41:10. His Word again encourages us in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. “ As we make the decision not to give up, ^“Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in,” Galatians 6:9. and another nugget of encouragement can be found in 2 Chronicles 15:7, “But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.”

We are not to fear, lose courage, or grow weary because He is with us, and He is faithful and true. There are rewards coming our way for not giving up, and fighting the good fight of faith, for doing good in a not-so-good world, and for being a living witness of God’s supernatural power of victory and salvation for all people.

So the next time you are tempted to quit, remind yourself of all the people your life is being a godly witness to and don’t give up.

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3 Steps to Pick Up the Pieces

September 3, 2017August 24, 2018 Becky Dvorak Christian Living, faith

God’s Word tells us that in this world we will have tribulation, see John 16:33. We will pass through difficult times, not because this is God’s will and plan for us, but because we live in a fallen world. But even during these very troubling times in life He promises to be with us. He says in Isaiah 43: 1-2, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.”

Some of you are thinking, “What about those that passed through literal floods and flames and even lost their lives because of it?” Where was God in all of this? Psalm 23:4 reveals to us just where He was, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Even though these are very painful things for us to consider, God was with them. He did not abandon them, He remained faithful to them.

But for those of us that remain, how do we move forward after the storms of life hit us? Here are 3 basic steps to help pick up the pieces again.

Choose life. Deuteronomy 30:19 says, “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” God didn’t tell us this would be easy, that’s why this is a choice. It is a decision to move forward and the first step that one must take is to live again, not just for yourself, but for the well being of your children and your children’s children. We need to choose life for the sake of others. You may be the very one that God uses to bring life and healing to another.
Choose joy. “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it,” Psalm 118:24. Joy is a choice, and according to Nehemiah 8:10 it is a supernatural strength. “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Sometimes people feel guilty to smile and laugh again, some believe that to happy again would dishonor the memory of their loved one, but if truth be told, your loved one that has passed on would want you to be happy again.
Choose to trust. I believe this is one of the most difficult challenges for people that have suffered great loss. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Feelings, human reasonings, and even demons try to convince us to remain in the present sorrow, and give up on life. But God desires to carry you through that dark valley and into His promised land.

A friend of mine who went through many challenges in life once said to me, “I will not could have, should have, or would have on myself today.” What was my friend declaring? That she had made the choice not to remain in the past sorrows, but to move forward, to choose life, not just for herself, but for the sake of her children and her children’s children, and to learn to trust again. Jesus will help you do the same.

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Need to Make a Difficult Decision?

November 28, 2016November 7, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Christian Living, Christianity, faith, fear, Holy Spirit

Need to make a difficult decision? Do you feel as if you are backed into a corner and you just don’t know what you should do? We’ve all been in this place one time or another, and although it is not a pleasant place to be there is an answer.

James 1:5 encourages us with these words, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” This word “wisdom”, sophía, G4678 in the Strong’s Concordance means either worldly or spiritual wisdom, and skill in the management of affairs.

This is a bit of good news for those that are in a tough spot or feel as though they are pressed between a rock and a hard place. God wills to lead us in our decision making process. We just need to remember to take the time to ask Him to show us the way. And He also gives to us His Holy Spirit as our guide. “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.” John 16:33.

This Scripture clearly states that the Holy Spirit will guide you. It doesn’t say that the Holy Spirit will push or force you into a decision, but that He will show you the way. He does not use fear tactics, but leads you into all truth, not just a bit of the truth concerning a matter, but will reveal all truth pertaining to the situation. But the main point here is that He does not push, He leads you, guides you, woos you, and shepherds you into all truth.

For example, your doctor tells you if you do not take this medicine you won’t get well, but the warning label on the medicine bottle clearly reads this medicine will make you sick. Or worse yet, your doctor tells you the medicine or treatment you are taking is not working, but if you stop taking it you will die. This is a difficult situation to find yourself in, and it demands that you make a quality decision and quickly.

Your doctor is giving it to you straight, as he or she sees it. And in the natural realm the diagnose could be correct, but does it include the ultimate option of faith. Elohim, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are omniscience, all-knowing. They understand the problem and they know how to heal it. God is also omnipotent, all-powerful, and has the ability to make you whole again. Trust and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth concerning healing. Remember, God isn’t moved by time, but by faith. And He only needs one moment to reveal all the truth you need to heal.

Then there are other types of decisions that are not urgent, such as making a large purchase in which you need to borrow more money than you should or would like. What do you do? An old pastor of mine once told the congregation concerning these types of decisions, “If it can’t wait 2 weeks then it probably is not of God”. This is so true.

I remember when my husband and I were newly married and we had a salesman come to our home trying to sell us cemetery plots. We politely listened to his sales pitch and told him that even though there was wisdom in what he shared with us we could not make an immediate decision but needed time to think about this. The man was so upset and started shouting at us, thinking his nasty tone and meanness would insure him a quick sale. It did not. We activated the godly golden nugget of the 2 week waiting period given to us by our pastor by the leading of the Holy Spirit concerning these types of matters.

Hasty decisions are usually ones that you will regret, and they can cause serious family, relationship, financial, and even health problems. When growing up, my grandma had a plaque hanging on her kitchen wall that said, “The hurrieder I go, the behinder I get!” I often remind myself with those old words of wisdom that hung on her wall. I also take to heart what Moses says to the people in Numbers 9:8, “Stand still, that I may hear what the Lord will command concerning you.” In other words, “Stop, drop to your knees, pray, and find out what God has to say about the matter before calling out your decision.”

If you feel any confusion in your heart concerning the matter, don’t ignore it. This is probably a signal from God that something is not right. Take the time needed to pray through to His peace, because God is not the author of confusion. (See 1 Corinthians 14:33.)

And again I reiterate, the Holy Spirit leads us, He does not force us into a decision as our enemy, satan does. You will save yourself from a whole lot of heartache and negative consequences if you will learn to follow God’s leading, and not respond hastily to the enemy pushing you into a bad decision.

Becky Dvorak is a prophetic healing evangelist and the Destiny Image author of DARE to Believe, Greater Than Magic and The Healing Creed. Visit her at authorbeckydvorak.com.

The Power of Forgiveness to Heal

July 28, 2015May 5, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christianity, Supernatural Healing

People suffer spiritually, emotionally, and physically from a lack of knowledge. A deficiency of knowledge, especially in God’s Word, is destructive. God says through His prophet in Hosea 4:6a, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” He goes on to say that His people even reject it. They are unaware that everything that manifests in the physical world is an irrefutable result of spiritual occurrences around them. When it comes to partaking of the Word of God, many are malnourished. They do not have the substance to live victoriously. This insufficiency of the supernatural power of God causes great damage to the Body of Christ. It hinders God’s miraculous intervention to reach His people. God wants us to understand His supernatural ways. And according to John 16:13 in the Amplified Version of the Bible, He sends His Truth-giving Spirit to guide us into all truth, including the revelation knowledge of the supernatural. Jesus shares the power source of this truth in John 8:31-32. He says, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

A woman in Los Angeles, CA was so bound from arthritis that she could not walk, stand, sit, or lie down without non-stop intense pain. There was no doctor, medicine, treatment, or therapy that could relieve her from this pain. This woman lived a life of misery, and lost her will to live.

The message of this particular healing service was about the power of forgiveness. And the truth of the Word that she heard me speak witnessed on the inside of her. Her friends carried her to the altar. When I saw her I asked her if she was ready to forgive the person that had hurt her. She said yes, she was ready.

She prayed, “Father God, forgive me for not dealing with my anger properly, and allowing it to turn into bitterness. I forgive my husband for his unfaithfulness, and I release him from my vengeance. And in doing so, I am free from the sin of bitterness and the physical effects it has on my body, and I can now boldly stand before Your throne of grace and make my petition for healing made known. I am free to receive Your healing power in me, in Jesus’ name I pray, amen.”

Instantly, she was released from the hideous results of bitterness, and her body was healed and made whole. In that moment as she stood before His throne of grace, her body straightened out, all the pain and swelling were gone, and her strength was returned.

She looked up at me and said, “The message is true, and I am free!”

The truth that this woman needed to hear was that of forgiveness. It was the key to unlock her healing and deliverance from arthritis that was destroying her body from the inside to the outside.

The Word of God says that bitterness dries up the bones, (see Prov. 17:22.)

What’s inside the bones? Marrow. What is bone marrow? According to Medical News Today, “Bone marrow is soft, gelatinous tissue that fills the medullary cavities – the centers of bones. There are two types of bone marrow: red bone marrow (also known as myeloid tissue) and yellow bone marrow (fatty tissue).

Both types of bone marrow are highly vascular and enriched with numerous blood vessels and capillaries.

The bone marrow makes more than 200 billion new blood cells every day. Most blood cells in the body develop from cells in the bone marrow.^” ¹

In simpler terms, marrow is a gelatin like fluid, and it produces red and yellow bone marrow. The red bone marrow helps your body produce blood, by making red blood cells. What’s in the blood? Life is in the blood.

The Bible tells us that bitterness dries up the bones. It zaps the very life out of a person. I have seen in healing line after healing line when people suffering from arthritis will forgive those that have done them wrong, and release them from their bitterness that they are most often instantly healed and made whole.

This is no coincidence, the Word of God is truth, and it clearly says concerning forgiveness.

^“A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” Prov. 17:22.
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matt. 6:14-15.
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Eph. 4:31-32.
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Heb.4:15-16.

Steps to Forgiveness

Make a quality decision today to forgive by faith.
Repent from bitterness.
Release the person that hurt you from your vengeance.
And stand boldly before the throne of grace and ask the Father for what you have need of in Jesus’ name.

Footnotes:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285666.php#what_does_bone_marrow_do_for_your_body

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Choose Forgiveness

March 27, 2015May 3, 2018 Becky Dvorak bible, Charismatic, Christian Living, Christianity, healing

Everyday we have opportunities to choose forgiveness. Spouses, children, friends, neighbors, colleagues, even complete strangers can hurt us. Therefore, we are faced with daily decisions to forgive, or to ask for forgiveness, or to be bitter and full of vengeance.

Unforgiveness is a weapon of satan to destroy the offended person from the inside to the outside. And if it is not dealt with it will turn into bitterness. The Bible says that “bitterness dries up the bones”. (See Proverbs 17:22.) It dehydrates the flow of life from deep within the spirit, soul, and body.

The only way to be free from this is to choose the path of forgiveness. God’s Word is very clear concerning forgiveness. It says in Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” You must choose forgiveness.

3 Steps to Forgiveness:

1. Ask the Father to forgive you for the offense you have done, or for not being willing to forgive another person for what they have done to you.

2. Forgive yourself.

3. Ask the offended to forgive you.

The following is a beautiful testimony of forgiveness.

A divorced man with 7 daughters was given a chance to help his daughters start to heal emotionally from years of pain that he caused them. But he struggled within himself to make the right choice. Convinced they would never believe him, he was afraid that his daughters would not accept his apology.

He also struggled to forgive himself. We shared with him the power of Jesus Christ to forgive and to release us from all unrighteousness. We gave him the opportunity to make his life right with Jesus. He accepted the offer and prayed and asked the Father to forgive him, and asked Jesus to be his Savior.

We began to explain to the man that his girls need to hear him apologize too so that they can start to heal. And without his sincere words of sorrow for the pain he has caused they would have a very difficult life. We asked him if that is what he wants for them.

With tears he asks each one of his daughters to come to him and he looks each one in the eye and asks them to forgive him. Each one falls into his arms and cries from the depths of their hearts.

This man makes the right choice and asks for forgiveness, and you can too.

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