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Repost from @elijahhouseusa • Consider what it does to us if we reduce those who wrong us to the role of unforgivable monsters. Viewing someone as a monster gives that person the power to condemn us to live with the hurting memory of our painful past. We give them the power to keep on hurting us and to stay in control of our lives. Is that what we want? This is not to say that forgiveness should mean looking the other way as if hurts & injustices hadn’t happened. We can’t deny evil or even try to tolerate it without confrontation. “There is no real forgiveness unless there is first relentless exposure and honest judgement. When we forgive evil, we do not excuse it, we do not tolerate it. We look evil full in the face, call it what it is, let its horror shock and stun and enrage us, and only then do we forgive it.” - Lewis Smedes What does it take to overcome bitter wounding & lingering trauma to become a forgiving person? A fundamental key is to accept accountability for our own choices that may have contributed to the our traumatic experiences. As well as being willing to let go of anger toward others for their hurtful actions, and to submit ourselves to the healing power of the holy Spirit to bring peace & transformation into our life. Our anger & unforgiveness are our own. God can use every circumstance of life to bring blessing to us and to write wisdom in our hearts if we respond according to His will. “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Rom. 8:28). God promises victory as we act on our faith & sow forgiveness, pray blessings into our circumstances, and trust in God’s mercy to heal our wounds and provide for our every need. Continue reading this topic here: https://tinyurl.com/3yeyybde #ElijahHouseInc #ElijahHouse #innerhealing #transformation #spiritualhealth #godislove https://www.instagram.com/p/CoIPqn6LScpWNaPZJvzjwnU8KMgnjvTXa-P6bk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Repost @elijahhouseusa With the help of a prayer minister, we should look for inner vows behind stubborn practices in our character. Compulsive behavior may or may not indicate inner vows at their root; other factors may be at work. In each case we must discern whether a vow is in fact at the root of our trouble. Where inner vows do lie at the root, seldom are they the sole factor. They work in tandem with bitter roots, hidden resentments, and fears. But if not the sole factor, they are often the key factor. If there is a continuing lack of change, specifically when other roots/practices have already been discerned and repentance should have already accomplished freedom, inner vows ought to be suspected and sought out. [dunamis] or power, such as would be needed to heal the physical body is not needed, but only the power (exousia) of authority. Any believer who understands their authority (exousia) in Christ can break any inner vow. Here is a sample prayer to help in the first-person get going: In Jesus’s name I break the power of the inner vow to withdraw. I speak directly to the heart and say in Jesus’s name, I release you from the habit of withdrawal, and I restore you to the original delight of your soul to share you with your brothers and sisters in Christ. I release you to open your heart and be with others. Thank you, Jesus, I see (Persons name) talking and laughing, no longer afraid to make a mistake, giggling in freedom rather than embarrassment. I praise you, Lord, that You will continue until (Persons name) is one day able to say with great joy, “Hey, it’s true. I’m free, even as we prayed that day.” Thank you Jesus, Amen. If no one is able to pray with you, use this prayer for helping you overcome inner vows. Learn more about inner vows in our book, “Growing Pains,” here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8c5xt2 #ElijahHouseInc #ElijahHouse #innerhealing #transformation #spiritualhealth #godislove https://www.instagram.com/p/CYfksWqOFUM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#REPOST @elijahhouseusa “Before Elijah House, I struggled with addiction and adultery. Elijah House created the opportunity for God and me to meet to restore my soul and my spirit. So much so that my mom is going in the fall! It restored my relationship with God and really changed my life. I totally recommend that people check it out.” -Joel Transformation is the process of sanctification in which the Holy Spirit transforms all our degradations to glory, our weaknesses to strengths, and our deserts to gardens of blessing. Find resources to help you on your journey at www.elijahhouse.org #ElijahHouseInc #ElijahHouse #innerhealing #transformation #spiritualhealth #godislove #repostios #repostw10 https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNq_HjvW7P/?utm_medium=tumblr