tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post4058509646226510643..comments2024-01-17T10:24:25.719-05:00Comments on The Latter Days: Prayer Without HindrancesLatter Days Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-69917897877162757192011-12-14T19:29:39.183-05:002011-12-14T19:29:39.183-05:00Hi Audreysa,
This message really spoke to me too....Hi Audreysa,<br /><br />This message really spoke to me too. In fact, Min. Pawson's whole series has. I am glad you were blessed by it too. <br /><br />Yes, we can sometimes think that we understand what it means to be humble until God shows us more of ourselves. :-) It is a lesson which may be hard learned, but is truly a blessing because He draws near to the humble,<br /><br />May God continue to be exalted in all and continue to mold you into the image of Christ.<br /><br />God Bless!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-19061646708262752052011-12-12T12:51:32.559-05:002011-12-12T12:51:32.559-05:00Hi Emily,
To assist, I am posting the Scripture i...Hi Emily,<br /><br />To assist, I am posting the Scripture itself.<br /><br />"Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift." Matthew 5:23-24<br /><br />As you quote it, I could have certainly summarized Min. Pawson's statements better. Hopefully his message will be clearer as you listen to the sermon.<br /><br />The point I believe he was trying to make is that it is not enough to just attempt reconciliation when we feel that we are wrong. God desires reconciliation because we are all reconciled unto Him in one Body. <br /><br />I believe the Scripture is getting at <b>just the type of attitude</b> I had at the time; that I don't have to attempt reconciliation if I was not at fault. We are supposed to love God and love others even more than ourselves. As such, I should be willing to do whatever it takes to reconcile with a brother or sister (without disobeying God of course).<br /><br />God also told me that reaching out to reconcile with that woman was the extent of my obligation. If she still did not accept my apologies, then I was free to move on. As you say, sometimes people will harbor hard feelings against us no matter what we say or do. I think the heart of the Scripture is that we should have a heart towards reconciliation at all times (not that we are in bondage to other's unforgiveness).<br /><br />I also want to mention that the Scriptures seem to indicate that this instruction is specific for individuals whom God brings to our remembrance. It is not a matter of us sitting around thinking about who may hold something against us. But if God brings someone to mind, then we should attempt to set things right with them.<br /><br />I hope this is a little more helpful, but am sure hearing Min. Pawson's point directly will help.<br /><br />God Bless!Latter Days Ministryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405696673350225699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-65284477772714313832011-12-12T12:15:54.623-05:002011-12-12T12:15:54.623-05:00I have a question about this line:
"When oth...I have a question about this line:<br /><br />"When others do not forgive you, that can be a blockage to your own prayers (Matthew 5:23-24). "<br /><br />If I go to someone who I may have offended or if someone offended me - and I extend the olive branch and apologize. And that person just chooses to harden their heart and not forgive me -- does that mean God will not answer my prayers? I mean I don't expect everyone to love me and be forgiving. If you could clarify.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793573695603056525.post-55557733698725316872011-12-12T05:24:45.424-05:002011-12-12T05:24:45.424-05:00This Post really touched my heart. God has put me ...This Post really touched my heart. God has put me many times in such situations lately were I had to humble myself and it really healed me and brought me higher lenght. Stay Blessed may you go from strength to strength and glory to glory. You have been a blessing to my life.Audreysa Ansonnoreply@blogger.com