Forgiveness where art thou?

In this world forgiveness it appears has gone missing. And it seems no one is looking for him. We have grown into a cold world of holding accountability to each others  throats. We all need forgiveness not only to flow onto us but to flow out of us. There are places and times in our lives where nothing can fix the damage we have caused. In this place we can only express sorrow, for the actions that no longer can be taken away, even though we wish hard that they could. In this place we are like a cold naked person shivering looking for a towel we stand exposed to the elements and the eyes. It is like the light is shining only to keep us revealed as imperfect.

Forgiveness is a Godly attribute that was clearly demonstrated by great love for us on the cross at Calvary. There Love held Himself to the cross till He Physically died in our place. Sin demanding it's wages. Forgiven, He said "it is finished". He alone had the power to hold us accountable or to release us from our debt. He chose to forgive us and gave up everything we hold dear, time on this earth. No greater love.

We can look at the scripture and see so many reasons why to forgive is better than holding onto anger or hurt. Jesus told us when we don't forgive another we are then held captive by that choice (John 20). It's easy to see this when someone does something to offend us and we don't forgive them then we live life governed by that unforgiven-es. Yet the offender may move on repent with the Lord and be walking in freedom why we are eaten up by our bitterness. Jesus told us when He was teaching us how to pray that if we don't forgive those who sin against us then we won't be forgiven by our Father in heaven.

Those are the benefits of forgiving someone even before they let you know they are sorry. But it is still a choice to make. There are other principals in scripture that carry benefits that many have a hard time following. The principal of tithing or the Principal of planting and harvest Prayer instead of worry. I could keep going on but the point is clear.

Forgiveness like the tithe is in the hand of the individual, to decide what he wants to do with it. We can't make others forgive us and can't make them see the offense. But we can become free from the bondage that bitterness locks us into by Just releasing them with a heart that understands they may never say sorry to us. In this place we unclog the flow from Heaven and allow God to heal us and take us forward into His kingdom.

God Bless you and may you soon release all those who have trespassed in your life.

These Pretzels Are Making Me Thirsty.

Many of us have gone to places that sell beverages. In these places they often set out containers of chips or nuts well dowsed with salt. The whole purpose is not to give you something but to make you something.

Luke 14:34 (New International Version) "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? Jesus to tells us in this scripture that if salt loses it's saltiness it is worthless might as well throw it out. I have heard many people speak on this topic and yet few ever mention it in the way I am about to share with you.

Salt has many uses it can be a preservative and so I have heard how Christians are here as a preserving presence in the world. It also is a spice to color up the taste experience. From this thought I have heard how we are to make life here a little more zesty. And while these are good perspectives the one that moves me most concerning this scripture is when I focus in on the word saltiness.

Jesus didn't say if the salt won't preserve or if the salt is not spicy, He said if it loses it's saltiness. In this thought I realize he was saying just as the saltiness of salt makes us thirst for water or some other beverage. He wants us while we are here to have a thirsting effect on those around us. We should make others thirst for Him. However in this analogy He makes it clear we have no value in His ministry if we lose this ability.

We are living in a time when people are searching they are looking everywhere. To the governments the churches and philosophers to try and find truth. Christ in you is the only Hope of Glory The Father decided it this way. And he has place you as salt in their days to bring out the thirst for Him. Then He will draw His living water from you and give them to drink. Nothing more Refreshing than water when one is thirsty. But water without thirst is not to appealing.

Allow the Lord to lift you up out of your perspective and to see things in your life from His viewpoint. Let Him reveal to you how salty on not your are. Then in this place respond to Him, as he shows you where there is room for you to be more for Him.

God Bless
I hope somehow this made you thirsty again!