I was looking at my Joel Osteen booklet that I got in the mail today and wanted to share with you. It is called 30 Thoughts for Victorious Living. The one that stood out was this one:
Let all bitterness, indignation, wrath, resentment, quarreling and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blashemous language) be banished from you...(Ephesians 4:31).
Did you know that unforgiveness, bitterness and resentment block the flow of God's blessing in your life? Holding on to the hurts of your past can poison your present and limit your future. But when you let go of these emotional wounds, you open the door to the life of victory that God has planned.
The enemy will try to use your past to influence your actions and responses. He will try to paralyze you with fear and shame. But when you choose to forgive those who have wronged you and release your past to your Heavenly Father's loving care, you can walk in freedom. You can trade your sorrow for His joy. You can trade your shame for His peace. You can trade your insecurities for His love and victory!
You are not defined by your past. You are defined by God's Word and His plan for your life. And God sees you as an overcomer! God sees you as a champion in life.
Prayer for Today: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of forgiveness. Thank You for loving me enough to set me free. I ask You now to search my heart and show me any hurt or bitterness I need to release so I can walk in forgiveness and freedom today.
