Page 4 - 31 May 2024

PAGE 4 · THE REPORTER 31 MAY 2024

When you have a hard time Me, for I have redeemed you" When you feel inadequate glory, that you bear much
forgiving yourself. There is (Isaiah 44:22 NKJV). "Let the for the job. Have you been fruit" (John 15:7-8 NIV).
only one unpardonable sin wicked forsake his way, and
named in the Bible (See the unrighteous man his given a job you don't feel Instead of giving in to fear,
Luke 12:10). And as a thoughts; let him return to qualified to do? No problem - stand on God's Word: "Think
believer, you probably the Lord, and He will have it's an opportunity for God to of what you were when you
show Himself strong on your
haven't committed it, so God mercy on him; and... will behalf (See 2 Chronicles were called. Not many of you
will forgive you for everything abundantly pardon" (Isaiah were wise by human
else. However, when God 55:7 NKJV). "'Never open 16:9: “For the eyes of the standards; not many were
says He forgives you and you your mouth anymore Lord run to and fro influential; not many were of
refuse to forgive yourself, it's because of your shame, throughout the whole earth, noble birth. But God chose
like opting to stay in prison when I provide you an to give strong support to the foolish things of the
after the judge has expunged atonement for all you have those whose heart is world to shame the wise...
your record and set you free. done,' says the Lord" blameless toward him”). the weak things of the world
A n d w o r s e , y o u ' r e (Ezekiel 16:63 NKJV). "If we Fix your mind on your all- to shame the strong... the
committing the sin of pride. confess our sins, He is powerful, always-present, lowly things of this world...
How come? Because when faithful and just to forgive us loving heavenly Father. "Cast the despised things - and the
God forgives you and you our sins, and to cleanse us your cares on the Lord and things that are not - to nullify
refuse to forgive yourself, from all unrighteousness" (1 he will sustain you; he will the things that are, so that no
you're putting your opinion John 1:9 KJV). "There is never let the righteous be one may boast before him"
above His. therefore now no condem- shaken" (Psalm 55:22 NIV). (1 Corinthians 1:26-29 NIV).
nation to those who are in
If you're having trouble Instead of fearing the “To Him who is able to do
forgiving yourself, stand on Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1 challenge, start feeding your exceedingly abundantly
God's Word: "I... a m He who NKJV). faith. "Faith comes by above all that we ask or
blots out your transgressions Are you "in Christ Jesus?" hearing, and hearing by the think, according to the
for My own sake; and I will Then rejoice; you no longer word of God" (Romans power that works in us... be
not remember your sins" need to struggle under the 10:17 NKJV). Spend more glory... forever" (Ephesians
(Isaiah 43:25 NKJV). "I have weight of condemnation. time in prayer and move 3:20-21 NKJV). You are
blotted out, like a thick God has totally forgiven you, closer to Jesus: "If you right; on your own, you're
cloud, your transgressions, so forgive yourself and move remain in me and my words not up to the task. But with
and... your sins. Return to on. remain in you, ask whatever God on your side, you're
you wish, and it will be done more than equal to the
for you. This is to my Father's challenge!

When you're depressed.
W h e n d e p r e s s i o n i s
physiologically based, God
can heal you through a
miracle, the right medical
treatment, vitamins, herbs,
and supplements. But Ask, and you will receive,
sometimes it goes deeper, shall return, and come to that your joy may be full"
and just like your body can Zion with singing, with (John 16:24 NKJV).
suffer from "disease," so can everlasting joy on their
your soul. Thankfully, God is heads. They shall obtain joy Every morning when you get
the ultimate soul doctor! The and gladness... sorrow and up, look in the mirror and
psalmist said, "The day... I sighing shall flee away" declare: "This is the day the
cried out, You answered... (Isaiah 35:10 NKJV). Lord has made; we will
and made me bold with "These things I have rejoice and be glad in it"
strength in my soul" (Psalm spoken... that My joy may (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).
138:3 NKJV). remain in you, and that your
Instead of giving up and joy may be full" (John 15:11 God wants to free you from
settling for the fact that NKJV). "Until now you have depression, and when you
depression runs in your asked nothing in My name. do your part, He will do His
family, stand on God's Word.
Jesus came to "heal the Psalms 119:25-32 The Message
brokenhearted... proclaim I’m feeling terrible - I couldn’t feel worse! Get me on
liberty to the captives... my feet again. You promised, remember? When I
comfort all who mourn... to told my story, you responded; train me well in your
give them beauty for ashes, deep wisdom. Help me understand these things
the oil of joy for mourning,
the garment of praise for the inside and out so I can ponder your miracle -
spirit of heaviness" (Isaiah wonders. My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down
61:1-3 NKJV). barn; build me up again by your Word. Barricade the
road that goes Nowhere; grace me with your clear
The Bible says, "You will
show me the path of life; in revelation. I choose the true road to Somewhere, I
Your presence is fullness of post your road signs at every curve and corner. I
joy; at Your right hand are grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; GOD, don’t
pleasures forevermore" let me down! I’ll run the course you lay out for me if
(Psalm 16:11 NKJV). you’ll just show me how.
"The ransomed of the Lord