195- Feeling more FREE in 2023 Series- Week 2- Learning to let go of Offense so you can be free in Jesus name!
This is going to be a tough conversation because offense usually comes from hurt. First I would like to say that we can not and will not try to deny your pain or hurt from someone. Your feelings are real and I acknowledge them! SOmetimes we are hurt intentionally and sometimes not but regardless we need to deal with that hurt and it’s what we do with those feelings that counts.
We have to remember that God is our judge and defender. And even though he may not deal with things like we would want we have to trust that He will take care of it for us. Healing only comes when we can forgive and move on. AND not expect anything in return from the person you were wounded by.
SO let’s dive into some ways to get rid of offense so you can walk in more freedom friend!
Check your expectations- sometimes our expectations …
Don’t hold on to things for too long
DOn’t assume negative intent
Acknowledge your hurt and bring it to God
Which means dont’ go running to others without first taking it to God and letting Him teach and guide your next steps. It’s fine to have ONE mentor or close confidant but don’t let it go further than that.
Matthew 5:23-24 The Message (MSG)
If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God.
5. Forgive- even when you don’t feel like it- When we give it to God and let Him take over we can be FREE in Him.
Ephesians 4:31-32- Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
James 1:19-20- Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
6. Pray pray and pray some more :)
One thing to remember when we talk about offense is that the enemy want to keep us trapped by offense. If we are caught up in thinking about what someone has done to us then we can start allowing bitterness and resentment to take over…and when we are operating in those things we are not able to walk in all that God has for us!
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