Offense

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Devotionals, Focus, Obedience, Prayer, Self-Discipline, Thoughts

Luke 6:27-28 “Love your enemies…pray for those who mistreat you.” (NLT)

Father – I blew it yesterday. My first and only reaction to a situation I thought was unfair was to be angry at the person causing it. Instead of praying, my reaction was to be glad when another person in the situation chastised the perpetrator. Where was my mercy for him?

Child – You noticed a reaction you “naturally” had. Your old way of thinking took over. Offense is one of the old attitudes that used to control your thoughts. But now you are a new creation and your new nature (Christ within) is showing you My better way. 

As soon as you see the offense you are to pray for both the offender and the offended. That releases both to Me for My healing to take place. Offense occurs only because you feel like what has happened has diminished your personal self-worth.

When you pray, you remember and focus on the fact that your worth comes from My love for you. You are fully loved no matter what happens. When you realize that, you can let go of hurts, slights, insults and injustice by giving them to Me. Ask Me to heal you and the one causing the situation. Both need healing.

You are My work in process, Child. Let Me work as I reveal areas that are not yet perfect. It pleases Me that you are learning and are open to My leading.

Listen and follow. Walk closely with Me today and rest in My loving acceptance of you right now, imperfections and all.

Love you bunches,  Abba

2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Peter 5:6-8; Ephesians 2:10

Considerate

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Blessings, Devotionals, Fellowship, Focus, God's Faithfulness, God's Love, Grace, Joy, Prayer

Philippians 4:5 “Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.” (NLT)

Child – Considerate means being thoughtful, kind, gentle, filled with My love and compassion. I want to help you be considerate of those in your path today. Each day brings new opportunities to bless others with kindness and love, even when their actions towards you may not always be loving and kind. You will need My power and My viewpoint to see past their attitudes and actions to realize they are wounded.

I am a healer and you are called to be one, too. Do not attempt this on your own for your strength and insight are insufficient for the task. Ah, but with Me, all things are possible.

Walk with Me today and I will give you eyes to clearly see and a heart to truly care. Then I will give you the ability to fill the needs I reveal to you. As always, pray for the individuals you meet along the way. No one is there by accident. I am the author of “God-incidences” and I am preparing you to share My blessings.

Trust Me to enlighten and empower you. Pay attention to all you see. Speak and pray as I lead. Be open to what I show you. Be My willing and enthusiastic helper today. Life can be a great adventure when you walk holding My hand! Trust Me and see.

Love you,  Abba

Matthew 19:26; Isaiah 41:13

 

Finished

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Belief, Blessings, Devotionals, Encouragement, God's Love, Love, Salvation

Ephesians 2:18 “Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.” (NLT)

Child – It is finished. Jesus paid the full penalty for mankinds’ disobedience inherited through Adam. Nothing more can be added to this payment and nothing less will make a person’s standing with Me secure.

Any hope built on personal goodness or works done in My name is futile. The cost of your redemption has been paid through My perfect will. Everyone must come to Me based on My completed plan, not on anything they think will make them right with Me.

Yes, the way is narrow, but it is My way. You don’t get to make the rules, I do. Never forget that I am God and you are not! I have provided the necessary pathway to Me. Your part is to recognize the inadequacy of coming to Me with anything other than Jesus’ blood. He provided His blood to cleanse you of your sins.

My plan will prevail. Accept it or reject it, it will prevail. Your choice will determine your eternity so choose wisely. Search the scriptures for yourself. See My great gift of love with your own eyes. Then choose to accept this gift and walk in the fullness of My love and joy.

I have done it all so the glory belongs to Me. Nothing other than acceptance of My gift will make you right with Me. Come, see and experience My complete and undeserved love. You are precious to Me.

Abba

John 19:30; Isaiah 64:6; Matthew 7:13-14; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:21-25