Unforgiveness, like a dam, hinders the flow of God’s Spirit and leads to spiritual stagnancy.
How freeing it is when we practice love and keep no record of wrongs as Scripture instructs in 1 Corinthians 13:5. If I want God to use my life and words to refresh a thirsty world, I must forgive.
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Sometimes it’s a struggle to forgive though, especially when the person who hurt us is unrepentant.
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Happy New Year, everyone! I pray you draw ever closer to Jesus this year, and for His abundant blessings on your life in 2024. Don’t settle for anything less than all God has for you.
Jesus offers a fresh start, new life, and a new heart for all who ask and receive Him as Savior and Lord of their life.
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PRIOR POSTS
- A Time to Disobey
“God, please don’t take Grandma from me yet,” I frequently prayed. Though I’d moved to the USA and Grandma remained in Jamaica, the world felt a little less scary and lonely because she was in it. “But when you take her home, … Continue reading “A Time to Disobey” - Grit & Grace: Michael Duncan ~ Author, Pastor, Master of the One-Line Sermon Returns
Feast on a banquet of truth from one who greets life’s challenges with grit & grace. Michael Duncan: author, pastor, master of the one-line sermon returns as my guest interviewee. Undeterred by threats, he shares wit, wisdom, and some wild stories including … Continue reading “Grit & Grace: Michael Duncan ~ Author, Pastor, Master of the One-Line Sermon Returns” - The Futile Pursuit of Worry
Jesus told us not to worry because he knew we would and thus need this counsel. God gave us His Word not for us to use it to bludgeon ourselves or each other, but to instruct, encourage, correct, redirect our missteps, and … Continue reading “The Futile Pursuit of Worry” - Unconscionable Delay
Delay. Sometimes it’s divinely ordained, but most times it’s due to our negligence or obstinance. There are sins of commission (those we do) and sins of omission (when we fail to do as we ought).
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I enjoyed your thoughts in the post, “No Record of Wrongs.” We truly need God’s help. Your thoughts were encouraging. Thank you:)
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Amen. Blessed to encourage you. Thank you for reading.
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Visited the Almost An Author site, to read your post. Glad I did. Always enjoy your insights and wisdom gained young lady. Thank you, and God’s blessings in this New Year.
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Thank you, JD. You’re such an encourager. And thank you for your inspired writing at https://jdwininger.com/around-the-cross-dubya-jds-blog/.
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