Friday, October 13, 2017

Pray for Families (Hidden Guilt)

Greetings Prayer Warriors,

Have you ever had a secret that ate away at you?  That consumed you with guilt?  Perhaps it was something you stole when you were younger. Maybe it was an illicit relationship. Or perhaps you had an abortion, paid for another’s, or encouraged one and you now have deep regret.  Maybe it was a minor hit and run. Do you blame yourself for a family member’s behavior?  Situation?  Hidden guilt can torture. 

God’s will is not that you suffer.  He awaits your contrition so that he may absolve you and grant you freedom from the demons of guilt that persecute you.

Though I say to the wicked that they shall die, if they turn away from sin and do what is just and right—returning pledges, restoring stolen goods, walking by statutes that bring life, doing nothing wrong—they shall surely live; they shall not die. None of the sins they committed shall be remembered against them. If they do what is right and just, they shall surely live.  Ezekiel 33:14-16

The Lord is merciful and loves you beyond your imagination. Hand your secrets over to the Lord and in the name of Jesus renounce their power over you and your family.

Then pray for your family and yourself:

LORD, you are my Father, my champion, my savior! Do not abandon me in time of trouble, in the midst of storms and dangers. I will always praise your name and remember you in prayer! Then the LORD heard my voice, and listened to my appeal.  Sirach 51:10-11

All praise to the Lord of Mercy!

Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet

Imitate Christ. Forgive one another and show mercy.  Pass it on.