HUSH UP ABOUT THAT

 

 

Proverbs 17:9

 

"Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends." ESV

 

Love is active, it is always being and doing. Exposing an offense committed by someone is also active, always being and doing. It is better and pleasing to the Lord to act with love. This way we will be letting go of the offense or keeping it between ourselves and the offender, which will keep the door of unity open for reconciliation and forgiveness. Talking about the offense to others will serve to deepen the wounds, spreading strife to other people.

 

Heavenly Father, we so desperately need Your grace to be able to cover offenses directed toward us. Help us to keep these matters between You, us, and the offenders so that we can work toward forgiveness. Make us aware when we are about to repeat the offense to others and the consequences that could bring. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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STICK TO THE POINT

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:10

"I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you may be united in the same mind and the same judgment." ESV

Isn't it odd that the Body of Christ, the Church, is divided by differing doctrines, traditions, and interpretations of the Scriptures? If local churches everywhere are preaching Christ crucified and resurrected as our Saviour from sin, why would the Church sacrifice unity for the insistence on a particular doctrine, tradition, or interpretation of Scripture? Think about it. Shouldn't we stick to the point, that is Christ?

Heavenly Father, please help us to get our priorities right and be united in the real purpose of Your Church. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL

 

 

1 Corinthians 1:10

"I appeal to you brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment." ESV

If all Christians everywhere were united in thinking and purpose, the power and love of the Bride of Christ has for Him would explode in this world, breaking through the very gates of hell. Unfortunately, the Church is busy dividing itself by differing on less important interpretations of scripture, doctrine, traditions, and theological beliefs. What would be the remedy for this? It would be all Christians everywhere returning to the One and Only Truth that matters: Jesus Christ and Him crucified!

Heavenly Father, how Your heart must weep at the way Your Church has broken up into different groups based on many things that will not really matter in eternity. We pray earnestly for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to unite all true believers in Christ no matter how or where they came to know You. Help us to lay aside those things that won't matter when You come back for us. Unite us in Your Spirit so that the true purpose of the Church will be fulfilled. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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