The focus of my letter wasn’t on punishing the offender but on getting you to take responsibility for the health of the church. So if you forgive him, I forgive him. Don’t think I’m carrying around a list of personal grudges. The fact is that I’m joining in with your forgiveness, as Christ is with us, guiding us. After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways! When I arrived in Troas to proclaim the Message of the Messiah, I found the place wide open: God had opened the door; all I had to do was walk through it. But when I didn’t find Titus waiting for me with news of your condition, I couldn’t relax. Worried about you, I left and came on to Macedonia province looking for Titus and a reassuring word on you. And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an aroma redolent with life. But those on the way to destruction treat us more like the stench from a rotting corpse.
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3 Days
Learning to forgive brings you closer to the healing and restoration your soul needs. In this study, you will explore God's Word and reflect on: what is forgiveness, why we forgive, and how forgiving leads to healing. This study is part 5 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced intense trials and wants to heal.
God forgave our sins and ordered us to constantly forgive those who have wronged us in some way. You can learn about the significance, pattern, and benefit of forgiveness in just three days by spending 10 minutes every day alone with God and His Word. Join this plan and discover the blessings behind forgiveness.
In this three-day devotional, we will review Matthew 11:28-30 and practically apply the principles to the circumstances in our life that need healing. The enemy's plan is for you to believe the lie that "You can't get over this trial." The truth is, you can! Jesus finished the work on the cross; it's time to believe it!
4 Days
In this devotional, we will walk through biblical stories of a few patriarchs who were betrayed. With each word scribed in this devotional, my hope and prayer are that you will find the strength to forgive those who have betrayed you and that you will trust that God has a plan in a plan.
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