On every life's journey, there are obstacles to overcome. How we deal with them determines how far we go. If we choose to stop at every obstacle, we will never finish the race.
Several things become hindrances which try to stop us.......these three are however obstacles to look out for and work on.
1.UNFORGIVING ATTITUDE - Forgiveness place a vital part on our journey. It is often said that the most important people in your life are the hardest to forgive......Jesus was right in His Words from Matthew 18:20-21.... Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
He knew how hard it will be for us to forgive hence he gave us this instruction. In as much as it is, i have come to realise that the quicker you FORGET about a wrong done to you, the quicker your Forgiveness for that person is forgotten.....Forgiveness is more for you than the other person. I have also learnt along the way that the moment the mention of a person's name agitate you, take a moment and say this prayer, " Father, i forgive them as You've forgiven me. Whatever i ask for myself in blessing, i ask for them in double measure'.
Mark 11:26 NKJV* says; But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses." So let us cultivate this act of forgiveness.
2.UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. On your journey of life, you get to choose your travelling companions so choose wisely.
1 Corinthians 15:33 says Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits." There is also a popular saying that "Show me your friend and I'll show you your character.
As we grow, we tend to find that we loose friends along the way, some you simply loose touch while others gradually fade into what i call the 'once in a while get in touch friendship zone'.....whatever the reason, we don't set out to loose them but we do. It's the same way we also build up new friendships along the way....this is now where we need to be wise in choosing because they are the ones who will either bring you down or help you up. I am very much blessed to have in my circle of friendship, ones who edify and build me up and vice versa.
3.UNDECIDED HEART- When your mind is set on reaching your goal in life, nothing can stop you on your way up. A decided heart is the result of a made up mind.
Philippians 3:13-15 - Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you
Remain blessed today in your journey of life. #inspired...ann #WiseQuotes
The summer after I graduated from college, I struggled immensely to forgive a family member. I realized sooner than later that I wasn't happy. It took time and a lot reflection and even talking to a priest about forgiveness for me realize that in forgiving the person I was not only freeing the person but freeing myself as well.
ReplyDeleteOh what a joy to hear of your testimony of forgiveness. This goes to show how powerful forgiveness is to our lives. Thank you for sharing and it is my prayer that God continues to grant you more Grace for forgiveness.
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