Healing others by using their offenses as a means of expressing to them Christ’s love.
Character Bookshelf Series, Institute in Basic Youth Conflicts
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Ephesians 4:32
Please Share! In the comments section below, let us know what you learned and tell your success stories from the last week of practicing flexibility. Also, we’d love to read your ideas of how we might exercise forgiveness between now and next Superpower Sunday!
Redeem: to free from what distresses or harms, such as a: to free from captivity by payment of ransom b: to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental c: to release from blame or debt: clear d: to free from the consequences of sin
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“Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!”
Psalm 107:17-22
Has God delivered you from distress? Maybe you have:
had an eating disorder
suffered a serious illness
struggled with mental health challenges
experienced symptoms that were never diagnosed
felt starved for love or acceptance
experienced trauma
suffered through paralyzing fear
dealt with debilitating grief
been unable to forgive yourself for something
From what kinds of afflictions have you been redeemed?
“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story – those he redeemed from the hand of the foe…”
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