Tuesday, August 21, 2012

when was the last time you asked for forgiveness?

on Sunday, i received a request from my friend. she wanted me to forgive her for all the words that she said to me that hurt me. i was happy.  she had hurt me with her words but i did not tell her. i only told God.  i did withdraw from the relationship though. i do not like pain and i did not want to experience more pain from someone i cared about.
the reality is that when people hurt me, i draw closer to God.  I've always been draw to God because i trust God with everything about life, that which makes me smile or laugh or that which i talk to God about for a few months until God tells me what to do.
nevertheless, it is important to talk to and listen to God about everything. God has the best advice. i always tell people, talk to God about everything...fast and pray, do bible study and pray, until you get an answer. 
1 chronicles 7.14 - 15 says: if my people who are called by my name 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. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.
God, we repent for not going to You first, second and third and waiting for a response. God we are grateful that because we repent, You provide forgiveness, comfort, mercy and grace.  we thank You that You continually answer prayers that were prayed until receive complete healing. in Jesus' name, amen