12-2-19

Pastor Michael

Sunday Am

 

We are going into a new year and it’s time to reflect on the year

just passed and the year to come.  Be challenged by Proverbs 19:11.

Overlook offense-take no notice of wrongs- Forgive.

Romans 12:18 Do not repay evil for evil-as far as possible live in peace

with everyone.  It is not your job to repay anything that anyone has done

to you.

Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath.  A harsh word stirs up anger.

Being hungry is no reason to be harsh.

The enemy works through offenses.  He uses them to get you off focus from

what God wants you to do. There are opportunities all around us and it is

alot harder to do God’s will when in offense. Give up pride-look past offense

and respond in love.  Live in peace and love God’s people.

Look into yourself-are you offended?  Harboring unforgiveness?  Need to

aplologize? Everyone has ministry to the people around them that they inter

act with. If in offense, miss out on ministry.  Everyone is designed uniquely.

Learn to work together-find a way to live in peace.  The devil is a liar-he knows

how to get you off track.  Only power he has is what we give to him.  Put pride

behind us-stop comparing ourselves to others. There is NOBODY like YOU.

God knew what He was doing when He made you. We must be who we were

called to be.

Romans 12 Happiness comes when we are doing God’s will.  Internal peace.

People, finances, can’t make you happy. Quit blaming people for our unhappiness.

God is a miracle working God.  We must get over ourselves and look for God in

everyday life.

Romans 12:18 Live at peace with all men. Live in peace with the people around me.

Live at PEACE.

Enemy wants to take your peace.  Get strife out of your home. Live in peace

with your spouse. Live in peace with God.

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Overcome pride and see God’s peace.

Proverbs 18:19 Take the time to go apologize. Do YOUR part.  Don’t take advantage

of God’s grace. The Holy Spirit leads us.  Be obedient to God’s leading.

Benefits of forgiveness according to Health Clinic

1) Healthier relationships

2) Increased mental health

3) Less anxiety, stress and hostility

4) Lower blood pressure

5) Fewer symptoms of depression.

6) Stronger immune system

7)Improved heart health

8) Improved self esteem.

Do whatever it takes and live in the fullness of what God has.

Matt 18:21 forgive 70 X 7 (infinitely) ALWAYS forgive.

Confess your sins. Put them in the light.  Sin wants darkness.Put sin in the light-

deal with it. Confession.

Proverbs 28:143 He who covers his sin will not prosper. Shed light on dark areas.

Deal with it.

James 5:13, 14, 15 Confess your sins so you can be healed.  Clean the slate-

wipe the hard drive. RESET- Let God do a new thing.  Confess your sins. Let

go of pride. Don’t waste another minute.  We all have a ministry. Don’t give the

enemy any place in your life.  Why wait? Forgive. Move forward

Starts with a step. do whatever it takes. God has done His part.