There is something inside us that realizes that someone needs to pay for what we have done-
someone needs to suffer here…
someone needs to be punished…
Someone has…
Crucifixion is a violent, extruciatingly painful way to die.
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For many, God’s free gift of forgiveness just doesn’t make sense. Withholding what has been given to them, they stand in their own self inflicted condemnation. They withhold from themselves what has been offered, because they don’t believe they forgivness should come that easy.
But in withholding the life God offers them, they withhold what God offers also.
Withhold glory to God no longer: Let the mercy come.
Withhold thankfulness no longer: Let the grace wash you clean.
Withhold yourself no longer as a living sacrfice to God. Your debt came by great price.
Let the grace come…
Jesus came to set you free to live the life you were meant to live in Him… your free.
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” – Jesus
John 8:36
After doing 2 decades of pastoral counseling with people, I have come to understand at some level how impossible it seems for many people to experience God’s forgiveness- because they can’t forgive themselves.
This post is intended to be encouraging and helpful to you who suffer in self condemnation. I believe there is great healing for you as God works in your life through His church- most likely a small group where you are free to be authentic and vulnerable.
Contact me if I you wanto to hear more about Jesus and the life He offers…
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