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Nov 18

A second chance

Why is giving someone a second chance so hard to do.  There is something in us that says no do not let them hurt you again.  There is an intuition within us that wants to not repeat wounds that are healing, yet Jesus never stops at a second chance.  We get third, fourth, and thousands of chances with Him.  I know I am where I am today because Christ and people He put in my life gave me second chances.  Now there are some things that cannot be changed, but can be forgiven.  Please understand that forgivness is your right to give up revenge against your violater and leave them in God’s hand.  The only way we can give people their second chances is by looking at our lives and counting the chances we have received.  Let God evaluate your situation and leave your burdens on His shoulders.  This way your heart can be open to those who need a second chance. SELAH!

Nov 16

Turning the other cheek

This is something I have seen argued over and over again.  I have seen people get into heated discussions about what they believe this means, to turn the other cheek.  In the case I have in my life, it means showing maturity and an ability to use wisdom.  The turning of the other cheek does not mean you let people walk all over you, rather it means you persevere through whatever is trying to destroy or derail you.  There is an understanding that Satan will try and push your buttons and pick and poke at areas of your life where he knows you struggle.  Pride is one that I use to struggle with quite often.  I would erupt if I felt like a player I was coaching disrespected me.  I would react by pure instinct and in the end no one benefited from the outburst.  Today, I understand that my following of Christ in my life will cause many people to disrespect me and say and do things to push my animal instincts to erupt.  It is with this knowledge that I can now make wisdom, by understanding that it is in God’s hands and the last thing He will allow is for someone to shame His Beloved.  I can say wholeheartedly and without a doubt that I am his Beloved.  Turning the other cheek has become a staple of my life, but just like the rest of trying to live for and like Jesus, its a battle.  As a man, you always want to bow up and say ” Hey, What the Heck?” but it is in the wisdom that Christ gives us to know we don’t.  We lead by example and for the many eyes that are watching us and looking up to us, they will in turn react to similar situations the way they see them.  It is a tough thing to swallow, your pride, but when it is created and stirred up by sin, it is pure evil.  We are allowed to express righteous indignation for things that are wrong, but we need to refrain from just being angry or prideful.  I pray that God will continue to mold me and rebuild my Altar with Christ as the only Foundation. SELAH!

Sep 10

Daily we forget

Everyday is a blessing and regardless of what circumstances are we are alive. Which means we can impact someone’s life in a positive way.  We must not forget who are Lord and Savior is and what he has done for all of us.  Condition yourself to remember what Jesus did for you so that you can do for others. Amen

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