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Armor of God

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  Hello and sorry for taking some time getting back on here!   I had to do a little research on the subject. Also I had a fundraising even for the American Heart Association in which case me and a few other guys from work raised a total of $2,175 as a team for my company!   But God has been tugging on my heart on something and so I figured I’d share it with you tonight!   Let’s first turn in our Bibles and read: Ephesians 6:10-20: 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places . 13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having gi...

The Gift of Forgiveness

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What is forgiveness?  Well in two dictionaries that I have seen here are the following definitions: "to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt" "to give up resentment of or claim to requital for" Well to me those are very good accounts of forgiveness.  Forgiveness is the action for those who are victims.  Not always neccessarily the guilty.  Today i want to share a few words about what forgiveness is really about and why it is important to understand and make it a valued practice in our lives.  Then later I will share a personal testimony of my experience with Forgivness. 1st thing we have to remember or acknowledge is that forgiveness is one of the  hardest things we are going to have to endure in our lifetime.  No one wants to let go of that pain and hurt that someone has caused us.  We want to hold onto that and hold it above the one who hurt us' head.  We want them to feel our pain....