It is
impossible to think myself out of being offended; believe me, I have tried. Actually,
the opposite is true; the more I mull over offenses and discuss them with others,
the more indignant I become. Our fuming deliberations deepen the pain,
entrenching us in sullen exasperation and excessive defensiveness. Forgiveness
is the key to turning our sorrows into joy since it places the situation into
God’s hands; letting go of the wheel is the only sure path to healing. O Lord
My Keeper and Defender, into Your hands I commit my heartbreaks disappointments,
and consternations. You restore my soul. Keep me out of the way of Your divine
work so Your Wisdom and Mercy may prevail and my heart and hands may be clean.
“This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 118:24 ESV. The table is set for a brand-new day. Only God knows exactly what is already prepared for my arrival in it. I must now leave behind days gone by and ready myself for new insight, a higher life, and greater things. Am I up for what today will bring? Only the day will tell, but the One who provides it will also carry me through it. One thing is sure; I will walk upon on sacred footprints since the Alpha and Omega has already trod this moment in advance, sprinkling blessings and divine opportunities throughout. I must pay attention so I don’t miss a thing He has placed along the path. Lord God, Lover of My Soul, today is the day You have made; I am so good with that and already rejoicing in what is to unfold. Lift me in Your arms and carry me through with faith, joy, and purpose.
There seems to be a plethora of offenses available for folks to appropriate these days. One day will all have to make a choice......hang on to my offenses or give them up and enter into the Kingdom of God. We simply cannot take them with us. I fear there are many who will choose to cling to their offenses, and will be left behind. That would mean Hell is a choice, and the gates are locked from the inside.
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