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[itsjanet]

So, God has revealed to me the repercussion of failing to love my neighbors, failing to forgive them of their shortcomings, failing to trust God. The people that have hurt me in the past seemed to move on, but God wants us to accept His Grace and do the same. With the same measures that I've extended to others, I've seen the consequences. It's bitter. Disgusting. Unpleasant.

I've always thought life was a bitter concept. Deal with it. Hardships, Struggles, Betrayal, Ignorance.

Now, I've learned that Christ died for the very sin that I committed. I failed to extend forgiveness and love. I've been living the life of the Old Testament. Eye for an eye. Tooth for a tooth. Forgetting that Christ died for me too. Accepting God's Grace will be another challenge for today. How do I accept something that I never freely gave to others??? If Christ went as far as to pay the price to die for our sins, I think Christ can also find a way to deliver His love and mercy to us. So for every pain that I received from my earliest childhood until now, I'll need to stop dwelling on the events of the past. Like King David, there are consequences to my actions. But Jesus died for me not for the purpose of abandonment, but to forgive us and lead the way of our life. Life without love is bitter. Christ died with His love for us.

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

I've been walking as a Christian for a long time, but as I have revealed hatred and anger towards the people around me is quite embarrassing. I'm sure I shocked a lot of people. Lord, have mercy. Thank you for the cross. Please help me untangle this mess. ~In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

[Mackenaw]

Hello Itsjanet

God bless you this day, and welcome to Christianity Oasis.

I've been following along with your posts and praying for you. I am delighted to watch you embrace the Truth and the godly principles within each Stepping Stone. It's is Awesome!!! Thank You Lord \o/ \o/ \o/

You said:

How do I accept something that I never freely gave to others???

No one can freely give to others what they, themselves, have never received.

You said:

I've always thought life was a bitter concept. Deal with it. Hardships, Struggles, Betrayal, Ignorance.

I've been living the life of the Old Testament. Eye for an eye. Tooth for a tooth. Forgetting that Christ died for me too.

Sounds like it has taken a little time for that Truth to go from your head to your heart. But, woooooohooooo it has now reached it's target. God is so very Good!!!

Receive that Truth in it's fullness: bathe and bask in it and breathe it in. Jesus loves you, It'sJanet, and His way is the way of love, peace and joy.

You, Itsjanet, are forgiven by grace!!! Hallelujah!!!

The Holy Spirit is doing a marvelous work in you. He will continue to unveil things to you. Keep your focus on Him, and He will lead you into all Truth.

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Continue with the 14 Day Study and getting to know The Lord. He loves you so very much.

Prayers are rising to our Lord in the name of Jesus on your behalf. May God's blessed will be done.

God bless and keep you, Itsjanet.
In Christ Jesus' love,
Sister Mack