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Brain Washing #2
“Brain washing” #2 by Pastor George Lehman (This is not about being brain washed; but about washing our brain (soul) with the Word) Satan uses a vacant mind as a dumping ground. Put up a “no dumping” sign over your mind. The problem is our ‘no dumping’ sign is covered with: worry, defeat, discouragement, anxiety and fear. Get a grip on your MIND and get a grip on your life. It’s a known fact that you become what you think. Proverbs 23:7 (KJV) - “For as (a man) thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Predominant thoughts present present action. An uncontrolled mind produces an uncontrolled life. Let me ask you, when last did you replace a negative, anxious, fearful or failure thought with God’s positive truth from His Word? Both Paul and Peter gave some very clear instructions that will help you to get a grip on your mind and get a grip on your life. 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV) - Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Notice where we must prepare; our mind (soul). Set your minds and keep them set. Spiritual Alertness: It means being spiritually alert and sober-minded, ready to resist temptation and stand firm in faith against the spiritual battles that we as believers face. Philippians 4:8 (Amp) - For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]. These scriptures tell us that we are the WARDENS and Gatekeepers of our own minds – we decide what enters our minds. The question is - what kind of life do you want? The life you’re living right now is what you have allowed into your mind. Let me tell you, if you want to experience the continual blessings, prosperity and victory that God has ordained for you then you need to monitor the thoughts you think (garbage in, garbage out). You need to let the Word of God get a good grip on your MIND. Once you let the Word grab hold of your thought patterns and you tune into the Holy Spirit, I promise you, your mind will begin to tune out the negative things that are destroying your faith. Set your minds and keep them set. Like a car radio, you set the program until it’s tunes in then press memory and you’ll keep it set on that station You cannot be on the same frequency of the Holy Spirit and the devil’s lies, if you do then you’ll process the supernatural, powerful things that God thinks about you and says about you. Your seeking His face will be with (great expectation). Your thoughts will become His thoughts and His ways your ways. I guarantee you; you will walk and live in a new dynamic. John 14:12 (Amp) - I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father. 1 Corinthians 2:16 (Amp) - For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart. We can think God’s thoughts concerning us instead of the enemy’s proposals, which only suggest failure, sickness, defeat, poverty, weakness, fear, worry, anger, resentment, inferiority and so many other negative emotions. Here’s a comforting thought – God has thought clearly about our victory and success. Isaiah 14:24 (Amp) – The Lord of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought and planned, so shall it come to pass, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand. He doesn’t see you with problems or as a failure. He sees you in the completed fulfilled purposed position that He died for you to have and receive. Psalm 139:17 (Amp) – How precious and weighty also are your thoughts to me, o God!!. How vast is the sum of them? Jeremiah 29:11 – I know the thoughts and plans I have for your life. Isaiah 55:11 (NIV) - So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. We must wash our MINDS with some truths AND get a grip on your life. You’ll always be more convinced by what you’ve discovered than by what others have found: Go from being dependent on others to being dependent on God. He is the source of direction. Yet too many people base what they believe, do and say on what others believe, do and say. Revelation is only revelation when it’s your revelation. God is best known by revelation, not explanation. Obviously, God uses Pastors, Christian leaders, books, Christian TV, tapes and other ways to speak truth into our lives. The most important conviction in our lives cannot be reached on the word of another. “The Bible is so simple you have to have someone else help you misunderstand it,” says Charles Capps. Theologians are always trying to make the Bible a book without common sense. God made it easy to find out for ourselves. If you don’t decide to get a grip on your mind and get a grip on your life - no one can do it for you! At this point, let’s look at things that will help you get a grip on your mind, because whatever is keeping your life unproductive – “originated in your MIND”. Can I encourage you, look at your life, look at your productivity and effectiveness. If what’s in your life isn’t good, in Jesus Name, don’t approve it!, don’t get comfortable with it! don’t get satisfied with it! Change it. Just remember, you’re the one – who has approved your poor prayer life and your lack of studying God’s Word. Decide now to get a grip on your mind and you’ll get a grip on your life. Be Brainwashed by Gods wonderful truths!!! When we win in our minds, we going to win in our lives!
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Brain Washing #1
“Brain washing” #1 By Pastor George Lehman It is possible for a child of God to have a new life, and a new heart, but be without a new head. We are New Kingdom people with Old Kingdom thinking I’m not talking about being brainwashed to believe something you don’t want to. Realizing where the war is Romans 7:21-25 (Amp) - 21So I find it to be a law (rule of action of my being) that when I want to do what is right and good, evil is ever present with me and I am subject to its insistent demands. 22For I endorse and delight in the Law of God in my inmost self [with my new nature]. 23But I discern in my bodily members in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at war against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner to the law of sin that dwells in my bodily organs [in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh]. 24O unhappy and pitiable and wretched man that I am! Who will release and deliver me from [the shackles of] this body of death? 25O thank God! [He will!] through Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) our Lord! So then indeed I, of myself with the mind and heart, serve the Law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. Thanks be to God it is possible. Imagine 2 countries at war. Bombs, rifle fire, lots of noise. The only problem is that the armies are fighting in 2 completely different areas. How can anyone win over the other if they’re not fighting at the same spot? So many spirit-filled believers go through life defeated – AND don’t walk in their promised land (the fullness of God) because they don’t know where the war is in their lives. So many Christians believe their failures and defeats come from: Bad luck - Bad timing - Bad family background and Any other negative circumstances. When actually they don’t understand that their failures and defeats in life come as a result of “Losing the WAR in the MIND”. Some Christians don’t even realize there is a war! Many think or say, “I am a Christian, but life is just this way”. Their life is a bit like going from victory to defeat – up and down life. I Can’t be a good witness for Jesus. An enthusiastic, effective life is for special people, “NOT ME”. Listen, there is a WAR, and we have an enemy. Revelation 12:9-12 (Amp) - 9And the huge dragon was cast down and out - that age-old serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, he who is the seducer (deceiver) of all humanity the world over; he was forced out and down to the earth, and his angels were flung out along with him. 10Then I heard a strong (loud) voice in heaven, saying, Now it has come - the salvation and the power and the kingdom (the dominion, the reign) of our God, and the power (the sovereignty, the authority) of His Christ (the Messiah); for the accuser of our brethren, he who keeps bringing before our God charges against them day and night, has been cast out! 11And they have overcome (conquered) him by means of the blood of the Lamb and by the utterance of their testimony, for they did not love and cling to life even when faced with death [holding their lives cheap till they had to die for their witnessing]. 12Therefore, be glad (exult), O heavens and you that dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in fierce anger (fury), because he knows that he has [only] a short time [left]! The devil lost his fight in heaven and got kicked out onto earth. The result is he’s desperate to destroy the lives of God’s highest creation. However, God sent Jesus to redeem mankind and empower us to defeat the devil. The Work is finished, Jesus is seated, all we need to do is embrace the truth and make it our own. John 10:10 (NIV) - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.(Abundant life) Luke 10:19 (NIV) - I have given you authority to trample snakes and scorpions, and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Jesus gave us Authority over ALL of Satan’s power. So why are we still at WAR? Satan knows that Jesus came so we could have life and have it more abundantly. You see, Satan came to steal, kill and destroy that which Jesus has already died for us to have and possess. If he can steal, kill or destroy our concept and understanding of Jesus’ finished work “in your thought life”, then he can steal, kill and destroy us. The only real weapon Satan can use against us is DECEPTION. Deception begins in our minds, in our thought patterns Deceive = Make a person believe what is false, mislead purposefully. Did you know: - that the human mind processes around 650 000 thoughts every 24 hours. Some conscious and some sub-conscious. You need to realize this gives the spiritual principalities and the rulers of the darkness of this world, the enemy, about 650 000 opportunities to explode deceptive missiles of fear, doubt, confusion, frustration, anxiety, worry and any other negative device in your mental headquarters (fear=false evidence appearing real). If demons can deceive you into dwelling on these things they gain a tremendous amount of control over your life – it robs you of God’s supernatural creative power your mind possesses. If we are going to win this WAR we need to fight in the right place. We need to set up a strong word governed defence system. Almost like WALLS around a city giving 24 hour protection. Proverbs 25:28 – Like a city whose walls are broken down, is a man who lacks self control. You need to have self-control as to what you allow into your mental headquarters. 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV) - Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. In order to be able to resist the enemy’s attack against your MIND and THOUGHT life we need a good “Holy Ghost-Word-of-God brain washing” daily. Jesus said: John 15:3 (KJV) - Now you are clean through the WORD which I have spoken unto you. Our minds must be washed from whatever deceptive thoughts the enemy has planted in them. Thoughts that want to take us off our God-ordained prosperous destiny. We really need a good BRAINWASHING. It’s the continual hearing of the Word of God that causes the cleansing and renewing of your mind to take place. That’s why coming to church and attending Home cells is of paramount importance, as a God ordained place of receiving THE WORD Ephesians 4:23 (Amp) - And be constantly* (without stopping) renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]. This is how you win the battle in your mind. When you daily brainwash your mind with God’s Word, you will be able to stand firm and resist whatever deceptive, negative thoughts the devil sends you regarding that issue you’re struggling with. Jesus said John 8:32 - And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amp) - 10In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides. 11Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil. 12For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. It’s these spiritual forces that bombard your approximately 650 000 thoughts a day. Wanting to create: confusion, havoc, fear, doubt, worry, anxiety, depression and all negative emotions available! They don’t want you to fulfil your prosperous destiny. Jesus said, “as a man thinks, so is he”. Your Thoughts become your Actions and Your Actions become your Habits and Your Habits become your Character and Your Character becomes your Destiny If you don’t like where you’re headed (Destiny) change your thinking The first step to winning the WAR - position yourself for success and victory. Realize the war of the enemy is against your mind. Fight the enemy at the right battlefield. 1 Peter 4:1 (KJV) - Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, ARM yourselves likewise with the same MIND: For He that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. Philippians 2:5 - Let this MIND be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Jesus’ greatest trial in His earthly ministry (about to die on the cross). Jesus prepared His mind for action and He prayed. Now you realize where the WAR is. The source of faith: It is told that the great preacher D.L. Moody said, “I prayed for faith and thought that some day it would come down and strike me like lightning But faith didn’t seem to come. One day I read in Romans (Rom10:17 that “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.” I had up to this time, closed my Bible and prayed for faith. Now I opened my Bible and began to study, and faith has been growing ever since.” Make a quality decision to defend your mind with a good word “Brainwashing” on a daily basis. Don’t be a victim when Jesus made you a victor. Discipline your mind with the anointed Word of God. God blesses His Word – not ours. AMEN
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Holiness is discipline
Holiness is a Discipline Pastor Kobus Massyn 24/8/2025 Matthew 5:48 - “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” Many believers desire holiness but lack the discipline that makes holiness visible in their lifestyle. Point 1: Holiness is God’s Call One-liner: “Holiness is not an event, it is a lifestyle of obedience.” 1 Peter 1:16 – “Be holy, because I am holy.” Holiness is not optional; it is the believer’s calling. Discipline is what makes us consistentin responding to that call. Illustration: A soldier doesn’t decide during battle if he will train. He disciplines himself beforethe fight. Point 2: Holiness is a Discipline that Equips Us One-liner: “Discipline is not punishment; it is preparation.” 2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” The Word of God disciplines us — corrects, trains, and equips. Discipline may feel unpleasant (Heb 12:11), but it produces maturity. Illustration: An athlete disciplines their body not for pain, but for the prize. Point 3: Holiness Begins with the Root, not Just the Fruit One-liner: “Holiness is not forced fruit; it’s disciplined roots.” Romans 11:16 – “If the root is holy, so are the branches.” Discipline in holiness flows from the inside out. It’s not behaviour modification, but heart transformation. We cannot discipline ourselves into holiness without being rooted in Christ — discipline without grace becomes legalism. Illustration: A tree doesn’t force fruit; it stays rooted and nourished, and fruit grows naturally. Conclusion Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort… without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Holiness is God’s calling, discipline is our response, and Christ is our root. It’s not perfection tomorrow, but progress today.
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Getting up when knocked down #6 – Taking responsibility
Getting up when knocked down #6 Taking responsibility By Pastor George Lehman How many people can you think of right now that you know need to take responsibility for their lives? WELL....... ”Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it’s addressed to someone else.” - Ivern Ball Small straws in a soft wind by Marsha Burns: A word from God Discouragement is a killer! Beloved, everything touched by discouragement dies, and I speak of not only your health, finances and relationships. But I speak of the responsibilities of your kingdom position and faith. Refuse to allow negativity to keep you from the benefits of kingdom living. Rise up says the Lord, take responsibility. (Ephesians 5:26) - Paul talks about “being washed by the water of the word”. Why do we wash? Because we are dirty. Jesus wants His bride pure and clean when He returns for the wedding of the Lamb! When we come together, God’s word wants to wash our false beliefs, our attitudes, misguided intentions and wrong perceptions. God wants for us to take responsibility for our lives and walk victoriously. Getting up when life knocks us down. We increase our God-given ability, stability and responsibility when we increase our sense of accountability. We must take personal responsibility for our lives. We may not be able to change the circumstances, the seasons or the wind but we can by taking responsibility - change yourself. 2 Peter 1:10 (CSV) – Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure for if you practice these qualities, you will never fail. Have you noticed our society has produced people who ignore their responsibility and blame others for their problems? For example: If you get into financial trouble – “It’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit.” If I develop lung cancer because of smoking – “It’s not my fault, I blame the cigarette companies.” This happens in the church too! We begin to become Critical, complain look for faults, become lukewarm, miss church services, home cell… “It’s not my fault – it’s the churches fault – they’re hypocrites, they’re not spiritual enough, they don’t meet my needs, they hurt me or offended me. The bible is very clear about our responsibility. Romans 14:12 (NIV) – So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Galatians 6:4-5 (Msg) - Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life. God is going to hold us responsible for choices we make. It’s easy to dodge your responsibilities, but you cannot dodge the consequences of dodging your responsibilities. Some definitions of responsibility. Hebrew word in some places mean - “Burden” – in other words you may not always enjoy it, but you’re committed to it. (Think of Jesus in Gethsemane) There is a cost that comes with taking responsibility. The Greek word implies that you were “placed over something”. When God saved you, He trusts you to take RESPOSIBILITY over that which HE has called you to accomplish. The Webster dictionary means: “You are totally dependable.” A question to ask yourself “AM I DEPENDABLE” (Responsible people are dependable.) Nothing adds ‘muscle’ to your talent and gifts like responsibility. Sadly, responsibility is often the last choice people desire to take, and the results speak for themselves. “Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility. In the final analysis, the one quality that all successful, significant people have is the ability to take responsibility.” - Michael Kord The most wonderful and priceless thing is to find a child of God who will take responsibility… who will finish and follow through to the final detail… to see someone who accepts his God-given assignment and lives it effectively and passionately. Responsible people are reliable people. Philemon 21 (Amp) – I write to you [perfectly] confident of your obedient compliance, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. How to ensure you take responsibility. #1 Decide right now, start wherever you are. Don’t wait another moment! We become what we are as people by the decisions that we ourselves make. Each time you take responsibility for your spiritual life, you become a more reliable and responsible person. Faithfulness begets faithfulness! When it comes to responsibility, the best helping hand you will ever find is at the end of your arm. #2 Part of the power of taking responsibility for your actions is that you silence the negative, unhelpful, unfaithful thoughts in your head. #3 Every time you commit yourself to do what you should… you strengthen your self-discipline which increases your ability for responsibility. #4 Never forget this if you want to go from success to significance “with great power comes great responsibility”. It never ceases to amaze me how Christians want to be used mightily by God but never really want to take responsibility for the small details of their spiritual lives. You will never grow beyond your responsibility. “A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.” - Confucius It is easy to have ideas, comments and criticism when you take no responsibility. It is very clear that God expects us to take responsibility for our lives. Luke 12:48 - “But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” This verse reminds us that with great blessings and privileges come greater responsibilities. God expects us to use the resources, talents, and opportunities He has given us wisely and responsibly Colossians 3:23-24 (Amp) – 23Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men. 24knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward. [The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ (the Messiah).
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Getting up when knocked down. #5 – Turning anger into positive action | Pastor George Lehman
Getting up when knocked down. #5 - Turning anger into positive action | Pastor George Lehman Getting up when knocked down. #5 Turning anger into positive action Pastor George Lehman This may just be a title; but if we are not alert it can have devastating consequences. It is wise to direct your anger towards problems, not people; to focus your energies on answers, not excuses. -W.A. Ward When we angry we treat people harshly, we blame and make excuses. The call to live in victory in this area of your life is not impossible with God’s help and a surrendered will. May God stir within us the will to want to change. If you have no real victory in this area of your life, you’ll keep getting knocked down. Story about Tommy Bolt, who was a professional golf champion, but he was more famous for his terrific temper. Huge crowds followed him just to see what he would do next. One day, giving a group lesson on how to hit a ball out of a bunker, he called his 11-year-old son and said, “Show the people what you’ve learned from your father when your shot lands in the sand. The boy picked up the wedge then ‘hurled it as far as he could’. Most of us allow anger to get the best of us at times According to a ‘boiling point report’ (sponsored by Britain’s Mental Health Organisation) … More than 1 in 10 people said they have real trouble controlling their anger. More than 1 in 4 said they worry about how angry they sometimes feel. 64% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that people in general are getting angrier. We all know what happens to us when we become angry or mad. Adrenaline floods our system. Our heart rate rises with our blood pressure. Muscles tense; breathing is shallow. Anger is extremely bad for your health. You hear about road rage or anger management in the media. Many people believe that all anger is bad. (Not true). There are times when it’s appropriate to be angry in response to cruelty or injustice. If an intruder invaded your home or if someone threatened your children. Jesus became angry…John 2:15 (NIV) - …when he made a whip and chased the people out of the temple. Acts 17:16 (Amp) - Now while Paul was awaiting them at Athens, his spirit was grieved and roused to anger as he saw that the city was full of idols. Many of the knock downs we endure in life make us angry. Always bear in mind: Anger is just one letter short of D-anger. Here are some examples. Consider where your life best fits. The exploder Exploders are like active volcanoes – sometimes a little shaking is all it takes to produce a massive eruption. These are the kind of people who yell, break things, curse and make demands when things don’t go their way. Being subtle is not in their vocabulary when they’re MAD. They are quick to blow up and usually quick to calm down. People around them feel covered with LAVA! Ephesians 4:31 (CEV) - Stop being bitter and angry and mad at others. Don’t yell at one another or curse each other or ever be rude. The Victim Victims struggle with expressing their emotions. Their anger remains bottled up and unresolved. Rather than showing their anger, they turn it inward on themselves. They smother their spirit through self-belittlement, blame and guilt. “I can’t do anything right” comes out of their mouths frequently. Victims often suffer from hypertension and headaches. They may cling to others to the point of driving them away. The Manipulator Manipulators, likewise, hide their anger. They don’t raise their voice or curse (like the exploder). Instead of turning their anger inward, they lash out at others with sarcasm, subtle comments to inspire guilt. They use any method - authority, money, power. Leaving those around them feeling used and abused. The Rager Rager’s often were raised by controlling parents. As grown-ups, they’re angry at the world – ready to attack at even slight provocation. Their consistent fury pushes others away and leads to frequent disputes. They tend to see the worst in everything and everyone. To protect themselves from hurt, they make anger their mode of operation. Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. Remember: Your anger may be justified. It’s okay to be angry, BUT keep this very clearly in mind… Ephesians 4:26 (Amp) - When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down. We can use that anger to fuel a constructive plan of action. What I highly recommend is another style…RELEASE! The Releaser Instead of taking on the role of the victim, exploder, manipulator or Rager when crises strike. The approach is: ‘feel it’ then ‘use it’ then ‘let it go.” Releasers don’t try to hide their anger or unleash it on innocent bystanders but embrace their outrage and use it as a signal to adopt a strategy for positive action. #1 Face most anger as sin. Releasers don’t waste time blaming, shifting responsibility, feeling guilty or making excuses. James 1:19-20 (Amp) – 19Understand [this], may beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry. 20For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. Anger is a work of the flesh. Galatians 5:20 (Amp) - Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies), #2 Repent of anger. Go to God and specifically confess your anger. David understood what it meant to be a releaser. Psalm 32:3-6 (LB) - 3There was a time when I wouldn’t admit what a sinner I was. But my dishonesty made me miserable and filled my days with frustration. 4All day and all night your hand was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water on a sunny day. 5Until I finally admitted all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide them. I said to myself, “I will confess them to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. 6Now I say that each believer should confess his sins to God when he is aware of them, while there is time to be forgiven. Judgment will not touch him if he does. When you confess with openness, humility and honesty, God will forgive and restore and renew you. #3 Let go of your anger. Hanging on to your anger is unhealthy and destructive. Holding on to your anger doesn’t help you. It just gets in the way of enjoying the rest of your life. Anger is a Joy Stealer. Ephesians 4:31 (Amp) - Let all bitterness and indignation and wrath (passion, rage, bad temper) and resentment (anger, animosity) and quarreling (brawling, clamor, contention) and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you, with all malice (spite, ill will, or baseness of any kind). Notice it’s a problem of the flesh that Paul says you can and must ‘get rid of all’. God wants to help us walk in freedom from anger. We must want to change and be active and determined to deal with our anger. Times of refreshing and victory comes from a surrendered, repentant heart. Acts 3:19 (Amp) - So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord;
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