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Reign The Jesus Way

True healing seldom happens in a moment. Forgiveness can even happen multiple times. There is no blueprint for healing because we are all made differently and our past hurts and sufferings are unique. There is only one of you and your life story is your story.

Childhood trauma may resurface in adulthood and will scream for our attention if we do not deal with it. We need to find ways to mend what happened so many years ago. When you get hurt, both your body, soul, and spirit can get hurt. Which is why it is so important to heal every part of who you are. There are many tools that we can use to heal. These include receiving good advice, seeking counseling, connecting with loving friends that listen, having a healthy lifestyle, and exercising to name a few. Ultimately, though, nothing beats living like Jesus.

Forgive and love your enemies.

The wonderful thing about healing the Jesus way is that it allows us to share God’s goodness and faithfulness with others. We become His witnesses.

When we recover, we are a beacon of light to others. When we forgive, we lead others to freedom. When we heal, we are set free from shame and guilt. When we love, instead of hate, we proclaim that Christ is Lord over our lives and not what happened to us.

Yes, you will struggle. Yes, you will have triggers and anger might raise its head. Yes, anxiety and depression will knock on your door. But, you do not have to open the door. You can run to your Father and ask for Grace and Mercy which He freely gives to those who ask.

As we conclude this reading plan, my friend, I want to encourage you to fill up your arsenal with the weapons of Heaven. Do not let one more day go by with sadness, grief, and anger clouding your life.

In John 16:33 Jesus reminds us: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

We can also overcome, The Jesus Way!

Reflection:

The world can be a very harsh and evil place. We will have trouble. There will be suffering. But with Christ we are overcomers. Are you prepared and ready to heal and grow into the person that God has made you to be?

Remember you are precious in the eyes of the Lord.

Freedom is yours!

Prayer for today:

Thank you, Lord, for the revelation of your Word. Thank you that I have been given a spirit of power and strength. Please help me to make grace and mercy part of my life, so that I can truly forgive and reign with you.

Amen.

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