Olive Branch Discipleship Ministries
Shopping Cart
Your Cart is Empty
Quantity:
Subtotal
Taxes
Shipping
Total
Moving In His Power and Might
A Faith-based, Non-profit Corporation
11.15.22 Let Go
Did you know that the Cross is all about letting go? God the Father is all about letting go? A majority of counseling and life issues are all about letting go? All of these statements are true and once we can take in the reality of these truths, our lives will become more internally peaceful and stable.
One extremely important verse in the Bible concerning this is found in Matthew 6:14-15 :
"IF you forgive men when they sin (offend) you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins (offenses), your Father (in heaven) will not forgive your sins."
Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Colossians 3:13 "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord for gave you."
Forgiveness does not mean we forget but that we let go of the "right" to hang onto the offense and to get even. Forgiveness does not always mean this person who offended you is safe for you to be around but it does mean you let go of wishing any evil will upon them or that you continue to talk bad about them. Let go and let God deal with them. Think about it. Each and everyone of us has wronged someone at some time in our life, intentionally or unintentionally. And it is a simple fact that we need heavenly Father's forgiveness between us and him every single day. We offend him in our thoughts, our speech, and our actions. I am grateful he sees us through the sacrifice of forgiveness his son Jesus made on the Cross.
Think about it. What kind of life do you want? I want one filled with internal peace and unblocked answers to prayers, with the mercy and goodness of God weaving throughout my spirit and life, no matter what is happening externally.
Check out verses concerning forgiveness towards others, of ourselves, the work on the Cross. You simply cannot love Christ and not be wise to forgive and let go. Lets grow up, become mature in Christ, stop fussing and squabbling and offending. Amen.
-Pastor Sandra Matheson
www.olivebranchdiscipleshipministries.comwww.olivebranchdisciples
www.oivebranchdiscipleshipministries.com
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, bring to our remembrance of sacrifice that Jesus went through on the Cross to submit a blood sacrifice for our sins, individually and collectively. Let us be mindful of not taking on any offenses and not putting out any. Help us to remember we are all human and have stressful and bad days, hurts and wounds that cannot be seen, and how we would like to be treated as well. Give us wisdom to know when to truly forgive and to walk away, knowing that person or situation is not healthy for us. We desire to be free and healthy in mind, body, soul, and spirit. Amen www.olivebranchdiscipleshipministries.com
www.olivebranchdiscipleshipministries.com
Blog
Friends
| Posted on May 19, 2020 at 12:10 AM |
5.18.20 Friends  In the course of our lifetime, we will have many friends. I was always so amazed that wherever my husband and I went, he always saw someone he knew, that he had some sort of history with. I have had many friends but he had something special. He kept in contact with those he knew and those he counted as friends. He was a wonderful friend. I am a loyal and faithful friend but I am also a friend for a season and a time. Most of us are. This made me think on this subject for the last few days and I would like to share with you what the Lord has shared with me. Proverbs 18:24 A man that has friends must first show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother A few kinds of friends: Faithful and true: Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Romans 1:12 That is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Forgiving: Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Ephesians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Psalm 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who taunts me— then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me— then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. We used to take sweet counsel together; within God's house we walked in the throng. Wise: Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 24:5 A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, Encourager/edifier: Romans 1:12 That is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Gracious/kind: Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; Judgmental/critical: Job 16:20 My friends scorn me; my eye pours out tears to God. Luke 6:37 Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. Romans 14:10-13 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore, let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Deceitful: 1 Thessalonians 5:21 But test everything; hold fast what is good. Proverbs 3:32 For the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in His confidence. Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit Anger/temper: Proverbs 22:24 Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. James 1:19-20 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Proverbs 29:11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back Mischievous/mischief: Psalm 36:4 He devises mischief upon his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not abhor evil . Slanderer/gossiper: Proverbs 17:9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, Fair weather friend: 2 Timothy 4:16 At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! In a nutshell, here’s the summary. …......… These are just a few of the types of friends you may come across in your lives. Use wisdom in whom you select to let into your close circle, they will have influence over you and will impact your life for good or bad. On the other side, you need to be the kind of friend you would want in your life, for yourself. You will have casual friends,acquaintances, some-time friends, close friends, and best friends. Select your friends well - you want friends that make you feels good about yourself and who will speak truth to you kindly; friends that will encourage and build you up; friends who will not judge you but support you; friends who will speak the things of God into your heart; friends who will want the very best for you. And you be that friend for them. 1 Corinthians 5:33 Be not deceived, bad company corrupts good character. Amen. -Pastor Sandra Matheson www.olivebranchdiscipleshipministries.com |
Categories: Kinds of Friends
Post a Comment
Oops!
The words you entered did not match the given text. Please try again.
56 Comments
Reply
Harry
10:35 AM on July 7, 2020
Your blog is very interesting and amazing. I really impressed with your work. I want more similar topics about this post to increase our knowledge. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.
We provide best variety pvc tarpaulin
We provide best variety pvc tarpaulin
Reply
Kingston
11:50 AM on July 14, 2020
You have provide very good article and explain very important things step by step.I appreciate your working.Thanks. rubber flooring
Reply
7:38 AM on July 18, 2020
extremely good article. very interesting to examine. i certainly love to study such a pleasant article because it is very informative and beneficial for me. thank you for properly sharing.
ppc services
ppc services
Reply
Ben
12:16 PM on July 23, 2020
This blog is very effective and valuable. I am very glad to read your blog. I hope you will soon share your next post about this discussion. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.
Light weight absorbent pads
Light weight absorbent pads
Reply
Noah
7:24 AM on July 27, 2020
Your blog is very informative for a lot of people. I really like it very much. I hope you will soon share your next post about this discussion. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.
Extremely strong adhesive magnets
Extremely strong adhesive magnets
Reply
Max
10:09 AM on July 27, 2020
Amazing post! i am glad to read your blog is really good post.its really good post.thanks for sharing the nice post.thanks for sharing
Coir matting for sale in uk
Coir matting for sale in uk
Reply
David
11:35 AM on July 27, 2020
You’ve got some interesting points in this article. I would have never considered any of these if I didn’t come across this. Thank you for sharing such beautiful information with us. I hope you will share some more info.
stair nosing at best price
stair nosing at best price
Reply
saimy
12:47 PM on July 27, 2020
After reading this blog post i would like to say that you have deep thinking about this topic.Thanks for it.
High quality rope barriers
High quality rope barriers
Reply
Harry
1:01 PM on September 12, 2020
I have read your blog. Your is very great and cool. I want more similar topics about this post to increase our knowledge. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.
Drawer organisers online sale
Drawer organisers online sale
Reply
William
4:55 AM on September 18, 2020
Very important and wonderful post here. I really like it very much. I will come back to the website to read your blogs. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.
We have wide range of self adhesive magnets
We have wide range of self adhesive magnets
Reply
8:22 AM on November 16, 2020
토토사이트 What an interesting story! 먹튀검증I'm glad I finally found 안전놀이터what I was looking for.토토사이트 Thank you for letting me see this useful information. 꽁머니There's a story on my site that you might find interesting. I really hope you visit once. I will also visit this site often. In addition, COVID-19 is becoming a problem all over the world these days. I hope there's no harm to you and your family. 먹튀가디언 Thank youhttps://twiddeo.com/And, 먹튀검증토토사이트 Already 2020 is nearing the end. 메이저토토사이트 There were so many incidents this year. 사설토토 I am still feeling a lot of inconvenience and birds due to the special virus. 먹튀사이트조회 It's already getting 토토사이트 a lot colder, 안전놀이터 so make sure to 먹튀검증 pack warm clothes. 먹튀요기요 Please spend the rest of https://mtygy.com/ your life happy. 메이저놀이터 Then, have a nice day!놀이터토토 https://twiddeo.com/
Reply
4:11 AM on November 17, 2020
토토사이트 Hello. First of all, 먹튀검증 thank you for allowing me to read such a good post. I really enjoyed it! 먹튀 This content will be 먹튀검증업체 very helpful to me. 먹튀사이트 I live in another country, but your post impressed me deeply 안전한놀이터. I wish I had read this a little earlier. You seem to have a great ability to write 놀이터토토. I envy it so much. 안전놀이터 Because I'm actually running a 메이저놀이터 similar site. It's not enough yet. But there are many posts on my site that you might be interested in. Please visit me sometime and read my post. It must feel interesting. COVID-19 안전놀이터 is becoming a problem all over the world these days, and I'm worried if you 메이저토토사이트 and your country are okay. I hope there are no big problems. 토토사이트추천 Always be careful 토토레프리 and have a nice day today. Goodbye!https://elephonemobile.com/
Reply
4:13 AM on November 17, 2020
토토사이트분석전문블로그 Hello, 안전놀이터검증및연구센터 your post was really impressive to me. 먹튀검증의새로운패러다임 I'm very happy https://remarka.kz/to finally find the article https://kipu.com.ua/I've been searching for. https://subtitles.ee/How did you write this article? 토토사이트 That's amazing. 안전놀이터 It is no exaggeration to 먹튀검증 say that you are an expert 먹튀검증사이트 in this field. 메이저토토사이트 I want to 메이저안전놀이터 learn how to 사설토토 write from you. 공식안전놀이터 Actually, 먹튀검증커뮤니티 I'm posting on 스포츠토토사이트 a similar site. 먹튀검증토토It's not really easy. 사설안전놀이터 That's why I think you're even greater. 최고의안전놀이터COVID-19 is a problem around 먹튀검증업체 the world these days. Are you okay? 검증토토사이트 I would like to thank you again for always being careful and allowing me to read this. Then have a happy day. Thank you. 사설토토사이트 Already 2020 is nearing the end. 확실한먹튀검증 There were so many incidents this year. 토토사이트검증업체 I am still feeling 안전한토토사이트 a lot of inconvenience and 먹튀검증사이트 birds due to the special virus. 안전공원 It's already getting 먹튀신고 a lot colder, 놀이터추천 so make sure to 토토 pack warm clothes. 먹튀 Please spend the rest of 메이저토토 your life happy. 놀이터토토
Reply
Happy New Year 2021 Facebook Covers
4:38 AM on November 24, 2020
I planned to stop all my negative behavior patterns for the new year yet then I recollected that no one enjoys a slacker. The year 2020 will be loaded up with endless quips about amazing vision; I can hardly wait to see them all. What befell the one who shoplifted a schedule on New Year's Eve? He got a year! I can hardly wait till New Year's Day 2021. At that point I can say knowing the past is truly 2020. These were some entertaining New Year Jokes that you can break in the New Year Party and make everybody around you roar with laughter.
Reply
Pastor Sandi.
10:01 PM on December 5, 2020
[]
토토사이트분석전문블로그 Hello, 안전놀이터검증및연구센터 your post was really impressive to me. 먹튀검증의새로운패러다임 I'm very happy https://remarka.kz/to finally find the article https://kipu.com.ua/I've been searching for. https://subtitles.ee/How did you write this article? 토토사이트 That's amazing. 안전놀이터 It is no exaggeration to 먹튀검증 say that you are an expert 먹튀검증사이트 in this field. 메이저토토사이트 I want to 메이저안전놀이터 learn how to 사설토토 write from you. 공식안전놀이터 Actually, 먹튀검증커뮤니티 I'm posting on 스포츠토토사이트 a similar site. 먹튀검증토토It's not really easy. 사설안전놀이터 That's why I think you're even greater. 최고의안전놀이터COVID-19 is a problem around 먹튀검증업체 the world these days. Are you okay? 검증토토사이트 I would like to thank you again for always being careful and allowing me to read this. Then have a happy day. Thank you. 사설토토사이트 Already 2020 is nearing the end. 확실한먹튀검증 There were so many incidents this year. 토토사이트검증업체 I am still feeling 안전한토토사이트 a lot of inconvenience and 먹튀검증사이트 birds due to the special virus. 안전공원 It's already getting 먹튀신고 a lot colder, 놀이터추천 so make sure to 토토 pack warm clothes. 먹튀 Please spend the rest of 메이저토토 your life happy. 놀이터토토
[/]
Thank you! I write what the Holy Spirit tells me to write and how to write it. I have been active in the Christian ministry realm for many years and know my Life Manual, The Holy Bible, as my point of reference for all of life's issues. I have been a Bible teacher for years now and the Word takes residence in my heart. I hope you are well also, my family and I are well and doing fine. I pray that you will come to know Jesus in a deeper and more productive manner in the coming year of 2021. I am assured by Holy Spirit that it will be a year of restoration of all that was taken from the Church/Believers in 2020. This has been a hard year but extremely revealing. Remember to "see" what God is doing beneath all the stresses on the surface. Cold and desolate land still carries a seed of new life beneath the soil, waiting to push up and appear when the season is right.
토토사이트분석전문블로그 Hello, 안전놀이터검증및연구센터 your post was really impressive to me. 먹튀검증의새로운패러다임 I'm very happy https://remarka.kz/to finally find the article https://kipu.com.ua/I've been searching for. https://subtitles.ee/How did you write this article? 토토사이트 That's amazing. 안전놀이터 It is no exaggeration to 먹튀검증 say that you are an expert 먹튀검증사이트 in this field. 메이저토토사이트 I want to 메이저안전놀이터 learn how to 사설토토 write from you. 공식안전놀이터 Actually, 먹튀검증커뮤니티 I'm posting on 스포츠토토사이트 a similar site. 먹튀검증토토It's not really easy. 사설안전놀이터 That's why I think you're even greater. 최고의안전놀이터COVID-19 is a problem around 먹튀검증업체 the world these days. Are you okay? 검증토토사이트 I would like to thank you again for always being careful and allowing me to read this. Then have a happy day. Thank you. 사설토토사이트 Already 2020 is nearing the end. 확실한먹튀검증 There were so many incidents this year. 토토사이트검증업체 I am still feeling 안전한토토사이트 a lot of inconvenience and 먹튀검증사이트 birds due to the special virus. 안전공원 It's already getting 먹튀신고 a lot colder, 놀이터추천 so make sure to 토토 pack warm clothes. 먹튀 Please spend the rest of 메이저토토 your life happy. 놀이터토토
[/]
Thank you! I write what the Holy Spirit tells me to write and how to write it. I have been active in the Christian ministry realm for many years and know my Life Manual, The Holy Bible, as my point of reference for all of life's issues. I have been a Bible teacher for years now and the Word takes residence in my heart. I hope you are well also, my family and I are well and doing fine. I pray that you will come to know Jesus in a deeper and more productive manner in the coming year of 2021. I am assured by Holy Spirit that it will be a year of restoration of all that was taken from the Church/Believers in 2020. This has been a hard year but extremely revealing. Remember to "see" what God is doing beneath all the stresses on the surface. Cold and desolate land still carries a seed of new life beneath the soil, waiting to push up and appear when the season is right.
Reply
6:02 AM on December 9, 2020
Your blog is very interesting and amazing. I really impressed with your work. I want more similar topics about this post to increase our knowledge. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.hormone replacement therapy telemedicine
Reply
tshirt printing
11:56 AM on December 24, 2020
Your blog is very informative for a lot of people. I really like it very much. I hope you will soon share your next post about this discussion. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing.
Reply
سایت شرط بندی مع
1:56 AM on December 30, 2020
Therefore dissertation web-sites by means of the net to generate protected relatively noted within your web page.
Oops!
Oops, you forgot something.