How do I forgive myself?

How do I forgive myself?

I Hope we all realize that struggling under self- condemnations

is in not the Way of God wants us to live. These are some of the steps:

Acknowledge: To recognize that you have not forgiven yourself. Face up to this

fact, and begin to deal with the issue.

Repent: Tell the Lord that you realize your self- condemnation is a sin. Then

accept and thank Him for His forgiveness.

Believe God: Reaffirm your trust in the truth of Scripture. God says He removed

your transgression as far as the east is from the west.

Choose Forgiveness: Based on God's Word, by an act of your will, in faith,

choose to forgive yourself. Please notice that feelings aren't mentioned

anywhere in these steps. Each one is a choice based on truth, not emotions.

Stop replaying in your mind the old recording of your sin, which stirs up

guilt, but instead replay the truths of Scripture. Freedom from the prison of

guilt and regret is only a choice away. Jesus came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18)

As you take hold of His forgiveness and release your guilt, you’ll walk out of that jail of

Self- condemnation into the joy of abundant life.

In Touch – Pastor Charles F. Stanley

Friendship? Are you a friend ?

Friendship
When you have a personal relationship with a person what would you expect?

•  To spend quality time with each other
•  To trust each other with heart-felt needs
•  To forgive when you hurt each other’s feelings
•  To be honest
•  To communicate (letters, notes, email, telephone)
•  To be there in the tough times

How much more of a friend is Jesus to us than any human?
He promised to never leave us nor forsake us.
     Joshua 1:5 “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave your nor forsake you.”
He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
     Proverbs 18:24 “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
     John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down His life for his friends.”

Prayers That Avail Much-

Success of a Meeting
Father, in the name of Jesus, we approach the throne of grace boldly and confidently. May the Word of God come forth accurately and in love during the _Women of Inheritance - Women Group__ meeting. We ask You to anoint each speaker to teach and preach the Word of God in simplicity, with boldness and with accuracy during the entire meeting. We ask that those who hear will not be able to resist the wisdom and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that will be spoken through Your ministers of the Gospel.
As Your Word is taught, we ask You to cause people to open their spiritual eyes and ears that they might turn from darkness to light — from the power of Satan to You, Father — and that they will personally confess Jesus as their Lord.
We commit this meeting to You, Father; we deposit it into Your charge — entrusting this meeting, the people who will hear, and the people who will speak into Your protection and care. We commend this meeting to the Word — the commands and counsels and promises of Your unmerited favor. Father, we know that Your Word will build up the people and cause them to realize that they are joint-heirs with Jesus.
We believe, Father, that as Your Word comes forth, an anointing will be upon the speaker(s), and _____Prophetess Toni Teagle ___will be submitted completely to the Holy Spirit, for the Word of God that is spoken is alive and full of power, making it active, operative, energizing and effective, being sharper than any two-edged sword. We ask You to meet the need of every person spiritually, physically, mentally, and financially.
We thank You, Father, and praise You that, because we have asked and agreed together, these petitions have come to pass. Let these words with which we have made supplication before the Lord be near to the Lord our God day and night, that He may maintain the cause and right of His people in the _Women of Inheritance- Women Group _(meeting) as each day of it requires! We believe that all the earth’s people will know that the Lord is God and there is no other! Hallelujah! Amen.

Scripture References:James 5:16 Acts 26:18
Matthew 18:19 Acts 20:32
Ephesians 6:19 Hebrews 4:12
Acts 6:10 Philippians 4:19
Ephesians 1:18 1 Kings 8:59,60
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Seven Sins Against the Holy Spirit

Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the LORD HATES, seven that are DETESTABLE to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.

The book of Proverbs is all about wisdom versus foolishness. Proverbs 26:25 says, speaking of the foolish person who rejects wisdom, "When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart." A person who does not fear God does not have understanding, does not walk in righteousness, and has no regard for the truth. He may be pleasant, well-mannered, polite, gracious, and an interesting communicator, but the fool is full of deceit, holding seven abominations in his heart. Proverbs 6:16-19 explains what these abominations are, these seven things that God hates:

God hates haughty eyes. Haughty implies lifting or exalting oneself up, pride, arrogance, and being consumed with self. Haughtiness is driven by looking down on others, an attitude of superiority and a lack of trust in God. God hates a lying tongue .Lying makes love impossible, truth difficult to find, and relationships awfully hard to sustain. God hates hands that shed innocent blood. God wants people, churches, and nations who live with integrity and who can be beacons of hope for others, standing on behalf of the innocent.

God hates a heart that devises wicked plans. He wants our thought lives to be honoring to Him, seeking His will and His kingdom, rather than plotting a way to do something wrong. God hates feet that run rapidly to evil.  We need to be like God, hating evil, rather than running fast to do it. God hates a false witness who utters lies. False witnesses who wrongly defame the reputation of others are a great evil in God's sight. We need to be careful of who we endorse lest we, thinking we are witnessing for the truth, are witnessing for what is false.

God hates one who spreads strife among brothers. We can spread strife by picking fights, by lying, by tempting, by teasing, and by just being difficult and having a bad attitude. Some people prefer contention and combat rather than peace and harmony. We should see growth and progression over time as the Holy Spirit gets rid of foolish habits, thoughts, attitudes, and actions. As Proverbs 4:18 says, "But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full day." This God loves.

Seeds

Seeds
* A seed is alive: it contains life.
 There is only one way to prove a seed is alive -- plant it.
* A seed does nothing until planted.
Seeds do not grow sitting in a sack on your shelf. They must be planted in the proper place.
If you desire the Word of God to produce in your life, you must decide to plant the Word in your heart,mind and soul.
The best way to plant the seed of God's Word in your life is by speaking the Word. Hearing others speak the Word is good -- but will not produce as bountiful a harvest as speaking the Word yourself.
Speaking God's Word with your mouth is essential. As we speak God's Word we are planting the seed in our heart for the harvest of results we desire.
ROMANS 10:10 NKJ 10 For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation. Whatever you need to be saved or delivered from, confession (what you say) is essential.
* A seed is much smaller than the plant it produces.
The problem you face may seem huge. In comparison, a scripture may seem very small. But when planted, that Word will grow in you and overcome the problem.
* A seed always produces after its kind.
GALATIANS 6:7 NKJ 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Whatever you need, or desire, find scriptures relating to that. Then plant those scriptures inside you in abundance. Those seeds will grow up and produce a harvest of what you need or desire.
* A seed is powerful.
As a seed begins to grow, it will push up dirt, rocks, etc. Whatever the obstacles are, God's Word planted in your heart will push them out of the way.
* A seed begins its growth in secret (underground).
The only way to tell if a seed is growing is to dig it up, or wait for a plant to appear. If you dig up a seed, you may kill it.
* A seed takes time to produce.
No one expects a seed to produce a harvest the same day that seed is planted.
Sometimes the Word of God seems to spring up and bear fruit immediately. Yet, if we knew the details, we would understand that the fruit of the Word grew in that person's life over time.
* A seed is persistent.
A seed never gives up, but works day and night. Even when you are sleeping, the seed you have planted is working to grow and express itself in a fruitful harvest.
* A seed is not affected by other seeds.
Whatever happens to other seeds does not make any difference to a specific seed. Each seed sticks to its own task. One wheat seed planted in a corn field will still produce wheat. Seed does not become discouraged, or quit, even if other seeds die.
* A seed will stop growing without nourishment.
Planting a seed is not enough to assure a harvest. Seed must be protected and taken care of until harvest time. A seed which is dug up, or not watered, will not produce.
* More seeds planted produce a larger harvest.
2 CORINTHIANS 9:6 NKJ 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Think on these truths about seeds. Allow the Holy Spirit to help you apply them to the role of God's Word in your life.

Psalm 27 - Was Giving to me.

Was Given to me From Prophetess Paula 8\11\2011

Psalm 27

Amplified Bible (AMP)

Psalm 27

[A Psalm] of David.

 ¹THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation--whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?     ²When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
    ³Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.
    ⁴One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple.
    ⁵For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.
    ⁶And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
    ⁷Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; have mercy and be gracious to me and answer me!
    ⁸You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word].
    ⁹Hide not Your face from me; turn not Your servant away in anger, You Who have been my help! Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!
    ¹⁰Although my father and my mother have forsaken me, yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].
    ¹¹Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain and even path because of my enemies [those who lie in wait for me].
    ¹²Give me not up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me; they breathe out cruelty and violence.
    ¹³[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living!

    ¹⁴Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.

God's Joy

We reflect God. We reflect Jesus. We should appear to have more joy, more peace, and more assurance than anyone else. Right? So, do me a favor this week, check your face, check your reactions, check your words, and check your attitude. Take a good honest look at yourself, your reactions, and your face and make sure that you are representing God in the way He deserves to be represented. Shine, like He shines. Have joy, like He has joy. A merry heart is good medicine - take a dose this week. Let people see God in you. Remember, attitudes are contagious. Let them know that it is a pleasure and a joy to serve Him. And in whatever circumstances you find yourself in...choose life...choose a good attitude and your God will exalt you. It's His promise.

The Are to the Soul...

God is a visionary. Throughout eternity He has envisioned wonderful things and patiently worked to bring them to pass.

The amazing God who envisioned this big, complex universe, has a very specific vision for your life. Psalm 139:13-16 reveals that God had a special life planned for you before you were even conceived!
Long, long before you were born, God wrote His version of your life story. That story is filled with purpose and power and gifts and wonders.

It is possible to miss that vision and live a completely different, much lower version of your life.

Psalm 139:13-16

 ¹³ For You formed my inward parts;
         You covered me in my mother’s womb.
 ¹⁴ I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;^[b]
         Marvelous are Your works,
         And that my soul knows very well.
 ¹⁵ My frame was not hidden from You,
         When I was made in secret,
         And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
 ¹⁶ Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
         And in Your book they all were written,
         The days fashioned for me,
         When as yet there were none of them.

Your Inheritance

Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, and as the victor in the spiritual conflict, is the heir of all things. Heb. 1:1-4 Inheritance is based on sonship: John 1:12, Rom. 8:16, 17, Gal. 3:26-29, To inherit from God, a person must possess the life of God, that is, salvation resulting in eternal life. Titus 3:5-7, 1 John 5:11, 12: Therefore, salvation is the qualification for inheriting from God. Col. 1:9-14.We have an inheritance because we share the destiny of Christ. The true doctrine of predestination is that we share Christ's destiny. Eph. 1:11, As joint-heirs with Christ, we also share Christ's election. Heb. 9:15, Our heritage is related to the doctrine of Eternal Security. 1 Pet. 1:3-5, The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the down payment on our inheritance. Eph. 1:14, Abraham’s inheritance is the pattern and illustration of the heritage of believers. Rom. 4:9-16