Ep. 385 - Forgiveness, Not Vengeance

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Ep. 385 - Forgiveness, Not Vengeance

Revived to Life Daily Devotional

November 17, 2024 • Romans 12:19–21, 1 Peter 3:9

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MINISTRY MOMENT

Are you holding any unforgiveness in your heart, maybe even saying to yourself, “I will eventually forgive that person, but I haven’t worked through it enough yet in my mind or heart.” Let me encourage you to partner with the Holy Spirit in forgiving that person right now. Even if your emotions aren’t in it yet, making the determination to forgive is the first action step. Your emotions will eventually be transformed as well.

PRAYER POINT

“Thank You, Heavenly Father, that You are faithful to forgive me of every sin that I lay at Your feet in repentance. It is so hard for me to let go of the wrongdoing that (the person who hurt me) has done to me, but I know that You have called me to turn it over to You and trust You to take care of it. With Your help, I forgive them now. I thank You that the Holy Spirit will help me heal. Help me to see (the person who hurt me) as You do, and I pray that they will come to know You as Lord and Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

GOING DEEPER

Read and study Romans 12:19-21 and 1 Peter 3:9.

WALK IT OUT

Every time that the enemy tries to remind you of the wrongdoing committed against you, quickly claim the forgiveness that you have already given and replace the invading thought with thanksgiving for your own forgiveness and prayer for the other person. You’ll be blessed to see how the Lord is faithful in softening and healing your heart.

SHARE WITH OTHERS

As you are obedient in forgiving others, you will be blessed with opportunities to share your testimony of God’s goodness in bringing you healing, freedom, peace, and even joy through forgiveness. This also naturally leads to sharing the Gospel, which is God offering the undeserved gift of forgiveness and salvation to every one of us through Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice!

Ep. 415 - Silence ≠ Rejection

December 17, 2024 • Psalm 22

MINISTRY MOMENT Have you ever experienced silence in your relationship with God? What did you believe that to be? Do you allow your silent moments to be intentional? Why or why not? PRAYER POINT “Father, through all of the silence, I trust You! You are kind and patient, more than anyone I know. I ask that You bring comfort to me. Speak to me, even in the midst of silence. Thank You, Lord! Amen!” GOING DEEPER Read and study Psalms 22. WALK IT OUT Allow yourself to reflect during your silent times. Why is God being silent? What can I learn from His character? SHARE WITH OTHERS Encourage others with the same! Our God is patient and in no rush to make decisions! Allow His silence to minister to your heart!

Ep. 414 - Don't Take it Back

December 16, 2024 • Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 17:7–8

MINISTRY MOMENT What is emotionally weighing you down right now? What has you “trying to fix it” and unable to - all at the same time? There’s a great chance that you’re carrying something that you were never supposed to. PRAYER POINT “Jesus, I give You my burdens. I give You the weight I’m carrying that I know I was never meant to. I lay it at Your feet, and I’m not gonna pick it up again. It’s Yours. I trust You with the outcome.” GOING DEEPER Read and study Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 41:10, and Jeremiah 17:7-8. WALK IT OUT Give yourself a daily assessment with your thoughts. What are your thoughts focusing on? What are the taxes you’re emotionally/mentally paying and are they ones you were meant to pay? Be willing to honestly audit yourself, and hand off the ones you aren’t meant to pay. SHARE WITH OTHERS Invite your closest confidant (spouse would be great) and be willing to “audit” one another on how - and what - you are carrying.

Ep. 413 - Our Dependency

December 15, 2024 • Matthew 18:3–4, 2 Corinthians 12:9

MINISTRY MOMENT Even though God is the giver of the capabilities that we have, He wants to partner with us in our endeavors. Are we doing that? PRAYER POINT “Dear God, please humble me and allow me to understand what a childlike humility and dependence on You should look like in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” GOING DEEPER Read and study Matthew 18:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 12:9. WALK IT OUT Let’s be real with ourselves and ask ourselves if it ever feels like we advance forward before calling upon Jesus and asking Him to influence our pursuit of anything in life. SHARE WITH OTHERS You can verbally encourage people towards relying on God as their source, but when they see the fruit of it in your life as you live it out, they will be impacted.