You are Forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 5- Day 1

Scripture

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Observation

God doesn't want us to harbor hate in our hearts.  He doesn't want us to focus on vengeance and make ourselves bitter in the process.

Application

God doesn't want us to be unhappy. He doesn't want us to grow bitter and lead crappy life as we indulge in negative thoughts. Keeping score is not the way to live life. Practice tolerance and understanding without having to break down your own boundaries. Forgive yourself for being affected by others and forgiveness is more for yourself then being wronged by others and letting them get away with their wrongdoings. Learn from your experiences. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Help me to step away from the negativity associated with keeping grievances. I know that it is not something which I should be focusing on as it makes one bitter and stains the soul. I want to be with you and have peace.

AMEN

You are Forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 5

Scripture
for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

Observation

There are plenty obstacles that we face in our lives. Certain challenges can leave us exhausted and totally deflated. There is lot of evil and people in the world making it an unpleasant place to live in. We face injustice due to the ways of the world that we may get sucked into. 

Application
It is not easy to detach yourself from the ways of the world. However it is certainly possible. By casting our worries and trials to GOD we will be able to overcome all the obstacles that were sent to us to handle. 
Victory is certainly possible with our FAITH in GOD. 

Prayer

Dear GOD help me separate myself from the desires of this world. Keep me focus on the victory and being in your light.
AMEn.

You are Forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 4

Scripture

 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things

Observation

Do not lust over the items/ ways of this world. In order for one to be saved he has to disregard and not pay attention to the distractions of this earth. 

Application

The pretty items and material goods are not something that is essential in our lives. Hankering after such items will only corrode your soul and make you drift  away from GOD. 

Focus on what is truly essential for you and that is maintaining a close walk with GOD. The things of the earth are only temporary and cannot be brought to the kingdom of GOD. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

Keep my focus on you. Help me not to be tempted and swayed by the ways of the world. AMEN

You are Forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 3

Scripture

 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with,[a] that we should no longer be slaves to sin

Observation

We were crucified so that we can born again. All toxicity from us be removed from us so that we can start again as a clean slate. 

Application

It is our choice to choose whether we want to turn away from SIN and follow GOD. We can be free from the chains of this world IF we really focus on the WORD and give ourselves to him. 

Prayer

Dear LORD,

thank you for giving me this chance to start anew. Being born again there is so many things I can do to grow in your ways.

AMEN. 

You are Forgiven-Sept Bible Studies- Week 4- Day 2

Scripture

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Observation

The ways of the world is not the way of GOD. If you follow them you are only following the devil and moving away from the paradise that you have been promised. 

Application

Temptation to do bad and be evil are a plenty in this world. However one has to remember that only by following GOD is one able to get salvation.

Prayer

Dear LORD,

I am grateful for you opening up my mind and making me aware of all the evils in the world so that I will not be tempted by them but make even more effort to remain and walk on the correct path.

AMEN. 

You are Forgiven - Week 4 - Day 1

scripture

 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here

Observation

Rebirth is what that has happened when we are born again in Christ.  It  is a comming out process whereby we shed our old habits and live a new life. 

Application

Embrace changes. Only when you are open to the concept will you be able to reflect and grow. Nothing remains stagnant in this life and we do need to make sure that we are constantly growing in our knowledge of the WORD. 

Prayer

Dear GOD,

Being reborn in your love is one of the best thing that has happened to me. The new least of life has made me embraced my blessings and gifts more openly then before. 

AMEN. 

You Are Forgiven- Sept Bible Studies- Week 3- Day 5

Scripture
Surely it was for my benefit     that I suffered such anguish.
In your love you kept me     from the pit of destruction;
you have put all my sins    behind your back.

Observation
God put you through trials so that you be able to grow. Tough love is necessary to put you on the right path. 

Application
The obstacles that you face make you grow into a stronger and better person.  God is there for you and he will take care of you. 

Prayer
Dear LORD,
I understand that you are shaping me by setting challenging for me so that I can become the best version of myself. 
Give me the strength to carry on through the turbulence of life.

AMEN.