Tag: Forgive

‘Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!’ Matthew 18:21-22(NLT)

Father God, in the Name of Jesus, we thank You for our marriage. Father, we thank You for Your Peace reigning in our home. 

Father, we thank You that wisdom rests within the borders of our marriage. Father, lead our language. Lord, lead our actions. Lord, guide our tongue. 

Father, we are forever Yours. Father, we forgive one another for our past transgressions. Father, we forgive and let go of the guilt, shame, and defeat of the past. 

Lord, we surrender to You. Lord, we honor You. Father, soften our hearts. Father, create a new heart within us. Lord, let Your Spirit dwell within the borders of our home. Let Your Peace dwell here forever. 

In Jesus’ Name. Amen. 

from Forgive by Vance Jackson

‘God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.’ Matthew 5:9(NLT)

‘A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.’ Proverbs 15:1(NLT)

‘I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house right on the ground, without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.”’ Luke 6:47-49(NLT)

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew‬ ‭5:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Let peace flourish within the borders of your home. Let His Peace flourish within the walls of your marriage. Choose to sow peace instead of strife. Choose to establish an environment of peace instead of chaos. Choose to forgive instead of creating an environment of resentment and bitterness. Choose the path of peace. 

Proverbs‬ ‭15:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Season your words with grace. Let God lead your language. Let His Word shape the trajectory of your life, home, and your marriage. Choose God’s Way of doing things. Choose to build a foundation that’s built on God’s Word. 

Luke‬ ‭6:47-49‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.” Build your life and family upon God’s Word. 

from Forgive by Vance Jackson

‘Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.’ Ephesians 4:29(NLT)

‘Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.’ Romans 12:2(NLT)

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians‬ ‭4:29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Forgive your spouse and let the foul communication of the past go. When you choose to hold on to the tainted communication of the past, you’re choosing to keep your marriage in the paralytic prison of the past. Choose not to keep your house in the bondage of the past. Choose to set your heart free. Choose to set your marriage free. Forgive and let the past go. Let the regret, pain, guilt, shame, and defeat of the past go. Give your heart and every aspect of your life and language over to Christ. 

Let Christ transform you from the inside out. Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Let Christ transform your language. 

‭‭ Let Christ transform your heart. Let Christ heal every past hurt. Let Christ heal every deep-seeded wound. Let Christ construct every part of your marriage. Let Christ become your family’s foundation. 

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:29‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ declares, “Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it.” What’s polluting your house? What words are contaminating your communication towards one another? Choose your words wisely. Sow grace instead of strife. 

from Forgive by Vance Jackson

‘Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.’ Psalms 51:7(NLT)

‘I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.’ Psalms 119:11(NLT)

“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalms‬ ‭51:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Let His Word redirect the heart of your marriage. Let His Word lead, guide, and shape your home. Let His Word make you whole. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:11‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” 

Choose to hide and treasure God’s Word within the boundaries of your marriage. When you choose to honor and cherish His Word, within the walls of your marriage, He will lead and guide every aspect of your life. 

Psalms‬ ‭51:7‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” According to Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew word for “Purge” is, ‘chata’ (H2398) which means, “To sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness.” 

When you miss the mark or mishandle the heart of your spouse, repent and ask God to lead and direct your actions. Let His Word prune, purge, and purify your words, deeds, and actions. Let His Word order your steps. 

from Forgive by Vance Jackson

‘“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. ‘ Matthew 6:14(NLT)

”For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:” Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Forgive frequently. Forgive freely. Forgive often. Let the fragrance of forgiveness freely reign within the borders of your home. Let forgiveness freely rest within the boundaries of your marriage. Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:” Choose to forgive your spouse freely, frequently, and often. Let the stain of the past go. Don’t let the chains of the past rule over your heart. Let the past go and let His Word wash your marriage. 

Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ declares, “For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Forgive those who have come against you. Willfully choose to forgive people of their reckless and willful sins, leaving the past behind and letting go of the offense. When you forgive, you’re choosing to let resentment go. When you forgive, you’re choosing to let the weight of the past go. When you forgive, you’re choosing to heal. Choose to let the past go. Choose to love. 

Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ declares, “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.” Forgiveness is a choice. Whether you’re choosing to forgive your spouse, a family member, a friend, or an enemy — when you forgive those who have sinned against you, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. Let the offense of the past go and let God completely wash your heart. 

from Forgive by Vance Jackson