Renewing My Heart

Gentle Lamb · May 20, 2021

I recognize the need for work to be done on my heart.... to overcome the effects of bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, hurt, spiritual abuse, negativity.... How do I begin to do this? I recognize that the relationships I have with the people around me and even my own relationship with myself are all deeply affected by these things, which are opposites of the fruit of the spirit. I haven't been myself, spiritual abuse and the effects of hurt from various relationships have left me feeling as though I've been backed into a corner, rather than able to give my all. I don't want to remain this way. Help?

dóxatotheó · May 20, 2021

Jesus gives us the command to forgive others. “…‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.’ ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I cancelled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’” (vss. 22, 32-33, NIV) Jesus is not suggesting that we forgive; He is commanding us to forgive. When Jesus died upon the cross for our sins, His blood covered all of our sins. Jesus paid it all covering every sin…no exceptions! Can there be a greater motivation for forgiving others? Just as we have been forgiven, Jesus expects us to forgive our fellowman. Jesus prepared His disciples for a world in which they would experience persecutions, afflictions, and abuse. In relation to this warning Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 4:32 to forgive one another, “just as in Christ God forgave you.” Dr. Oliver B. Green comments at this point, “As believers and followers of the Lord Jesus we should be strong enough and big enough to forgive, without demanding apology on the part of those who have offended us. It may be painful, it may take an extra portion of grace, but Christians should forgive, remembering that God has forgiven us for the sake of His precious Son.” If you have problems beating your sins you should try praying, fasting, or speaking to the people whos causing you to sin and also ask for intercession from friends, families, pastors it always pleases God when we intercede for each other (1 Timothy 2:1-4) that also can help you God bless

FutureAndAHope · May 20, 2021

Gentle Lamb said:
I recognize the need for work to be done on my heart.... to overcome the effects of bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, hurt, spiritual abuse, negativity.... How do I begin to do this? I recognize that the relationships I have with the people around me and even my own relationship with myself are all deeply affected by these things, which are opposites of the fruit of the spirit. I haven't been myself, spiritual abuse and the effects of hurt from various relationships have left me feeling as though I've been backed into a corner, rather than able to give my all. I don't want to remain this way. Help?

It can be a battle. I had some issues with having to forgive a pastor who misunderstood some things I said and condemned me. I found my mind became a battleground with many thoughts of bitterness and unforgiveness. But I renewed my mind according to the word of God. Whenever I had a bitter thought, I would say "No! I will forgive, this is what Jesus would want". I would often quote the word of God back to the thinking. Eventually, the thoughts stopped, my mind is now free of the bitterness. I am still a little wary, but I don't hold a grudge or bitterness, any longer.

SANTOSO · May 21, 2021

Gentle Lamb said:
I recognize the need for work to be done on my heart.... to overcome the effects of bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, hurt, spiritual abuse, negativity.... How do I begin to do this? I recognize that the relationships I have with the people around me and even my own relationship with myself are all deeply affected by these things, which are opposites of the fruit of the spirit. I haven't been myself, spiritual abuse and the effects of hurt from various relationships have left me feeling as though I've been backed into a corner, rather than able to give my all. I don't want to remain this way. Help?

Dear one, you can pray like these:

Lord Jesus Christ, my Shepherd.
I bless the circumstances that bring grief and sorrow into my heart. I bless it. I receive the peace of Jesus Christ and the inheritance blessings— that is coming to me; from blessing it.
In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.

Lord Jesus,
I bless the person who accuse me, hurt me, disappoint me, upset me, mistreat me, resent me, reject me, and abandon me

I may have been accused, hurt, disappointed, upset, mistreated,hated, and rejected, abandoned

but now I release forgiveness to those who hurt me, disappoint me, upset me, mistreat me, resent me,reject me and abandoned.

I bless the persons who accuse, hurt, disappointed, upset, mistreated,hated, rejected me, abandoned me.

I thank you Father in Heaven.

When I bless them, I got blessings coming my way.
I am inheriting blessings today or tonight.
In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.

Dear one, trust in the Holy Spirit who help us in our weakness.

Dear one, let us offer our minds to the things of the Holy Spirit who purify our souls (minds/emotions/wills) in obedience to the truth, that we love others sincerely.

Dear one, may you be strengthen in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

longwait · May 21, 2021

Gentle Lamb said:
I recognize the need for work to be done on my heart.... to overcome the effects of bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, hurt, spiritual abuse, negativity.... How do I begin to do this? I recognize that the relationships I have with the people around me and even my own relationship with myself are all deeply affected by these things, which are opposites of the fruit of the spirit. I haven't been myself, spiritual abuse and the effects of hurt from various relationships have left me feeling as though I've been backed into a corner, rather than able to give my all. I don't want to remain this way. Help?

Fast & pray, that's the best way.

aiki · May 21, 2021

Gentle Lamb said:
I recognize the need for work to be done on my heart.... to overcome the effects of bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, hurt, spiritual abuse, negativity.... How do I begin to do this?

Surrender. (Romans 12:1) Submission. (James 4:7-10) Yielding (Romans 6:13-22). Dying to yourself. (Matthew 10:38-39; Matthew 16:24-25; John 12:24-25) This is the way we are all brought into conformity to Jesus Christ and freed from our self-centeredness and all the sin that arises from it. We find the life of Christ and all its joy, and peace, and goodness in death - death to ourselves. This is the way of the "upside down kingdom" of God. Life through death; leading by serving; rising by falling; fulfillment through sacrifice, and so on. It's very...counter-intuitive.

Gentle Lamb said:
I recognize that the relationships I have with the people around me and even my own relationship with myself are all deeply affected by these things, which are opposites of the fruit of the spirit. I haven't been myself, spiritual abuse and the effects of hurt from various relationships have left me feeling as though I've been backed into a corner, rather than able to give my all. I don't want to remain this way. Help?

Humble yourself under God's mighty hand. (Micah 6:8; James 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:6). This is old advice, I know. It's not what you'll hear from Joel Osteen, or Joyce Meyers, or Rick Warren. It's not the sort of pop-psychology common within the Church today. But it is biblical. It is God's way to deep, joyful fellowship with Himself and the freedom from ourselves and all the sensitivities, and self-deceptions, and sins that spring naturally out of us.

1 Peter 5:5-7
5 ...GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Brenda Blakely · May 21, 2021

Gentle Lamb said:
I recognize the need for work to be done on my heart.... to overcome the effects of bitterness, unforgiveness, anger, hurt, spiritual abuse, negativity.... How do I begin to do this? I recognize that the relationships I have with the people around me and even my own relationship with myself are all deeply affected by these things, which are opposites of the fruit of the spirit. I haven't been myself, spiritual abuse and the effects of hurt from various relationships have left me feeling as though I've been backed into a corner, rather than able to give my all. I don't want to remain this way. Help?

Oh how excited the Father must be at your heart’s desire. You have taken the first step toward renewal and restoration. This is probably the hardest step of all. I believe God will honor that and give you what you need to find healing. You need to put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Study this and ask God to help you apply it to your life. This is a start in the right direction.

For me the Elijah House Prayer Ministry (you can find the Elijah House website and call them and they will give you someone to contact) helped me the most to work thru those things which hindered my growth and brought me to a renewal of my heart. You can also call this number-855 382 5433-it is another trustworthy ministry which offers resources. Bible study is an excellent way to let the word of God lead you to areas in your life which need healing.

God has plans for you to grow, plans for you to be fitted for service to Him and the Kingdom of God. God will use all that has happened to you in some way to help others. Do not be surprised but be thankful. He never wastes any of our pain and struggles but leads us to help others with compassion and understanding. You will be able to understand, when people share things that you have experienced, in a way a person who has not had that experience is not able to understand. I am praying for you. You are precious and God has a plan for you. Hold fast to that which is good and let God lead you to understanding. Trust in Him, lean on Him and you can not fail. God bless you.

Gentle Lamb · May 25, 2021

dóxatotheó said:
Jesus gives us the command to forgive others. “…‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.’ ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I cancelled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’” (vss. 22, 32-33, NIV) Jesus is not suggesting that we forgive; He is commanding us to forgive. When Jesus died upon the cross for our sins, His blood covered all of our sins. Jesus paid it all covering every sin…no exceptions! Can there be a greater motivation for forgiving others? Just as we have been forgiven, Jesus expects us to forgive our fellowman. Jesus prepared His disciples for a world in which they would experience persecutions, afflictions, and abuse. In relation to this warning Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 4:32 to forgive one another, “just as in Christ God forgave you.” Dr. Oliver B. Green comments at this point, “As believers and followers of the Lord Jesus we should be strong enough and big enough to forgive, without demanding apology on the part of those who have offended us. It may be painful, it may take an extra portion of grace, but Christians should forgive, remembering that God has forgiven us for the sake of His precious Son.” If you have problems beating your sins you should try praying, fasting, or speaking to the people whos causing you to sin and also ask for intercession from friends, families, pastors it always pleases God when we intercede for each other (1 Timothy 2:1-4) that also can help you God bless

It's not that I don't want to forgive, I do forgive. But I am talking about the effects of things that I have been through, the effects that these negative situations have had on my heart. That's the hard part, dealing with all of it.

FutureAndAHope said:
It can be a battle. I had some issues with having to forgive a pastor who misunderstood some things I said and condemned me. I found my mind became a battleground with many thoughts of bitterness and unforgiveness. But I renewed my mind according to the word of God. Whenever I had a bitter thought, I would say "No! I will forgive, this is what Jesus would want". I would often quote the word of God back to the thinking. Eventually, the thoughts stopped, my mind is now free of the bitterness. I am still a little wary, but I don't hold a grudge or bitterness, any longer.

Maybe quoting the word back to ungodly thoughts is what I need to begin doing. I'm glad it helped you. I want my heart to heal and be free. God has not given me a spirit of fear and I want to be free of that fear.

aiki said:
Surrender. (Romans 12:1) Submission. (James 4:7-10) Yielding (Romans 6:13-22). Dying to yourself. (Matthew 10:38-39; Matthew 16:24-25; John 12:24-25) This is the way we are all brought into conformity to Jesus Christ and freed from our self-centeredness and all the sin that arises from it. We find the life of Christ and all its joy, and peace, and goodness in death - death to ourselves. This is the way of the "upside down kingdom" of God. Life through death; leading by serving; rising by falling; fulfillment through sacrifice, and so on. It's very...counter-intuitive.

Humble yourself under God's mighty hand. (Micah 6:8; James 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:6). This is old advice, I know. It's not what you'll hear from Joel Osteen, or Joyce Meyers, or Rick Warren. It's not the sort of pop-psychology common within the Church today. But it is biblical. It is God's way to deep, joyful fellowship with Himself and the freedom from ourselves and all the sensitivities, and self-deceptions, and sins that spring naturally out of us.

1 Peter 5:5-7
5 ...GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,
7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Thank you.

Brenda Blakely said:
Oh how excited the Father must be at your heart’s desire. You have taken the first step toward renewal and restoration. This is probably the hardest step of all. I believe God will honor that and give you what you need to find healing. You need to put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Study this and ask God to help you apply it to your life. This is a start in the right direction.

For me the Elijah House Prayer Ministry (you can find the Elijah House website and call them and they will give you someone to contact) helped me the most to work thru those things which hindered my growth and brought me to a renewal of my heart. You can also call this number-855 382 5433-it is another trustworthy ministry which offers resources. Bible study is an excellent way to let the word of God lead you to areas in your life which need healing.

God has plans for you to grow, plans for you to be fitted for service to Him and the Kingdom of God. God will use all that has happened to you in some way to help others. Do not be surprised but be thankful. He never wastes any of our pain and struggles but leads us to help others with compassion and understanding. You will be able to understand, when people share things that you have experienced, in a way a person who has not had that experience is not able to understand. I am praying for you. You are precious and God has a plan for you. Hold fast to that which is good and let God lead you to understanding. Trust in Him, lean on Him and you can not fail. God bless you.

Thank you Brenda. I hold on to the verse Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good to them that love God, though I keep thinking to myself that I can't possibly see what good may come out of this. May God bring good out of these things in His faithfulness.

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