Comments on: Living A “Dammed” Life http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/ living a transformed life Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:21:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Faith http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-18322 Faith Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:39:39 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-18322 What do you do when you forgive someone and the person keeps doing the same thing that hurts you, using it to get back at you. Most especially when it is you wife. She is not only insultive, she causes you, don't see anything good in you, manipulates you. Pls i need your prayers. Faith What do you do when you forgive someone and the person keeps doing the same thing that hurts you, using it to get back at you. Most especially when it is you wife. She is not only insultive, she causes you, don’t see anything good in you, manipulates you. Pls i need your prayers. Faith

]]> By: Cher http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-8652 Cher Thu, 15 May 2008 09:48:42 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-8652 On the question of , ' How do you forgive when you can't seem to forget?', here's something to think about: I once read that forgiveness is like setting a prisoner free only to find that you were the prisoner. It's okay to resist evil but sometimes in resisting we don't realise that we are giving power to that which is evil. Forgiveness is not something we should strive for, but rather we should realise that upon recieving the Holy Spirit to take over our lives, we recieve as a by-product, the ability to forgive others as we would indeed be forgiven. When we realise that it is by God's grace that we are saved and not by works, it will be easy to see that God loved us before we were perfect therefore we can do the same for others. This is the true meaning of unconditional love, Jesus said, " A new commandment I give unto you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another." With love therefore, it should be easy that we forgive those who have done us wrong and be joyful that perhaps they too will forgive us the wrong we have done though we were not aware of it. Peace! On the question of , ‘ How do you forgive when you can’t seem to forget?’, here’s something to think about:
I once read that forgiveness is like setting a prisoner free only to find that you were the prisoner.
It’s okay to resist evil but sometimes in resisting we don’t realise that we are giving power to that which is evil. Forgiveness is not something we should strive for, but rather we should realise that upon recieving the Holy Spirit to take over our lives, we recieve as a by-product, the ability to forgive others as we would indeed be forgiven.
When we realise that it is by God’s grace that we are saved and not by works, it will be easy to see that God loved us before we were perfect therefore we can do the same for others. This is the true meaning of unconditional love, Jesus said, ” A new commandment I give unto you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.”
With love therefore, it should be easy that we forgive those who have done us wrong and be joyful that perhaps they too will forgive us the wrong we have done though we were not aware of it.
Peace!

]]> By: Patrick Gabriel http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-8408 Patrick Gabriel Fri, 02 May 2008 11:18:51 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-8408 It is indeed a good thing to forgive. The Bible clearly states that categorically in the book Mathew Chapter 6v12-14, Mk 4v12,11v25-26, Lk 3v3, 7v36, that we should forgive before we can pray, offer our sacrifices or giving offering in the house of God. But sincerely speaking it is not an easy task to just say YES I have fogiven someone who hurt you so teribly. It becomes very difficult especialy, when this person still goes about making boast about it. It is is an issue that require total commitment to God for help. We sure need the help of God to forgive and let go. I have been terribly hurted in the past and that seriously draw me back by a supposed friend, a church member. I went thru a very terrible assault and humiliation, but now I am free from that embarrassment but the scar that was letf behind in my heart are still very fresh. What do I do. Sometimes after we might have forgiven the person, we still remember the hurt if the person happens to hurt you again. And we often take precursion from such people and sometimes we avoid them. In any case forgiveness; is a commandment, and when ye pray and remember that you have an oath against any, settle with the person first before and forgive completely for you to also be forgiven by God, It is to free oneself also. It becomes very crucial in the life of a beliver to indeed forgive for his or her prayers to be answered or heard by God. It is a good thing to forgive and let go completely. Patrick It is indeed a good thing to forgive. The Bible clearly states that categorically in the book Mathew Chapter 6v12-14, Mk 4v12,11v25-26, Lk 3v3, 7v36, that we should forgive before we can pray, offer our sacrifices or giving offering in the house of God. But sincerely speaking it is not an easy task to just say YES I have fogiven someone who hurt you so teribly. It becomes very difficult especialy, when this person still goes about making boast about it.

It is is an issue that require total commitment to God for help. We sure need the help of God to forgive and let go.

I have been terribly hurted in the past and that seriously draw me back by a supposed friend, a church member. I went thru a very terrible assault and humiliation, but now I am free from that embarrassment but the scar that was letf behind in my heart are still very fresh. What do I do.

Sometimes after we might have forgiven the person, we still remember the hurt if the person happens to hurt you again. And we often take precursion from such people and sometimes we avoid them.

In any case forgiveness; is a commandment, and when ye pray and remember that you have an oath against any, settle with the person first before and forgive completely for you to also be forgiven by God, It is to free oneself also. It becomes very crucial in the life of a beliver to indeed forgive for his or her prayers to be answered or heard by God.

It is a good thing to forgive and let go completely.

Patrick

]]> By: Juanita Paslmer http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-5232 Juanita Paslmer Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:32:46 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-5232 forgive and not forget because you don't want to repeat the same mistake. And forgive because you realize that you really love more than you hurt or hate or remember past pain and hurt. forgive and not forget because you don’t want to repeat the same mistake. And forgive because you realize that you really love more than you hurt or hate or remember past pain and hurt.

]]> By: Shirley http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-5165 Shirley Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:51:47 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-5165 Hello My Name is Shirley, In your article you spoke of forgiveness. About 2 years ago I was hurt very deeply by my best friend. I have forgiven her because I knew in my heart that being a christian I have to have forgiveness for others no matter what and it is the right thing to do. We do not have a relationship any longer, but when we do see each other we speak but when I see her I feel the hurt all over again. Can you explain this to me? Thank You.......Shirley Hello My Name is Shirley,
In your article you spoke of forgiveness. About 2 years ago I was hurt very deeply by my best friend. I have forgiven her because I knew in my heart that being a christian I have to have forgiveness for others no matter what and it is the right thing to do. We do not have a relationship any longer, but when we do see each other we speak but when I see her I feel the hurt all over again. Can you explain this to me? Thank You…….Shirley

]]> By: Gayla http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4933 Gayla Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:34:14 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4933 James, sometimes we do struggle trying to be able to forgive someone, but, God can and will help us, if we will oursleves to do so, because he requires it in his word. If we want to be forgiven, we have to forgive. And that person may never be ready to be forgiven, and he may not see the need of it, but, we ourselves are in need to forgive, if we have Jesus in our hearts, and our minds are stayed upon trying to please him and serve him. He does not tell us that we should stay around someone that continues to hurt us, and he does not intend for us to be doormats. Is it possible to forgive and move on? You will be the better for it, if you can. Releasing what others have done to us, to God, brings healing and peace of mind. He can take care of the issue, because that is what he wants us to do with it, give it to him, and walk in peace. That is a wonderful trade !!!! James, sometimes we do struggle trying to be able to forgive someone, but, God can and will help us, if we will oursleves to do so, because he requires it in his word. If we want to be forgiven, we have to forgive. And that person may never be ready to be forgiven, and he may not see the need of it, but, we ourselves are in need to forgive, if we have Jesus in our hearts, and our minds are stayed upon trying to please him and serve him. He does not tell us that we should stay around someone that continues to hurt us, and he does not intend for us to be doormats. Is it possible to forgive and move on? You will be the better for it, if you can. Releasing what others have done to us, to God, brings healing and peace of mind. He can take care of the issue, because that is what he wants us to do with it, give it to him, and walk in peace. That is a wonderful trade !!!!

]]> By: Gayla http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4932 Gayla Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:28:21 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4932 Agnos, while it is good to be a responsible person, and live life in a way that is upright and just, and fair, we still have to be forgiven...... first..... by our Heavenly Father.......because none of us are without sin......even if we spend our entire life trying to do good, the one thing that God looks for when he looks at us, is the blood of his son, Jesus. without it, all our goodness is as filthy rags, compared to his righteousness. We as people cannot fathom the holiness of God, but, we cannot make the mistake of trying to offer up to him, our lives as a sacrifice, without the blood being applied. Once we understand our need of forgiveness, we have no problem giving forgiveness to others. Agnos, while it is good to be a responsible person, and live life in a way that is upright and just, and fair, we still have to be forgiven…… first….. by our Heavenly Father…….because none of us are without sin……even if we spend our entire life trying to do good, the one thing that God looks for when he looks at us, is the blood of his son, Jesus. without it, all our goodness is as filthy rags, compared to his righteousness. We as people cannot fathom the holiness of God, but, we cannot make the mistake of trying to offer up to him, our lives as a sacrifice, without the blood being applied. Once we understand our need of forgiveness, we have no problem giving forgiveness to others.

]]> By: Agnos http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4730 Agnos Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:56:27 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4730 Well perhaps you can forgive me for not buying it. I think people should be responsible for their actions. If you live your live convinced that there is something up in the sky that will make sure you don't get hurt, if you only close your eyes, then you will surely get hit by a proverbial car when you are crossing the street. If there are people, habits, etc. in your life that hurt you then you should distance yourself from them. Forgiveness only invites more of what you are forgiving them for. And as for being forgiven for your "sins", my father put it to me this way when I was a child. "The problem with prayer is you can pray for a new toy and hope that you get it, or you can steal the toy and just pray to be forgiven." He then went on you give me a talk on how a to be respectable man. None of that talk involved pawning responsibility or accountability off by just praying to be forgiven. Well perhaps you can forgive me for not buying it. I think people should be responsible for their actions. If you live your live convinced that there is something up in the sky that will make sure you don’t get hurt, if you only close your eyes, then you will surely get hit by a proverbial car when you are crossing the street. If there are people, habits, etc. in your life that hurt you then you should distance yourself from them. Forgiveness only invites more of what you are forgiving them for.

And as for being forgiven for your “sins”, my father put it to me this way when I was a child. “The problem with prayer is you can pray for a new toy and hope that you get it, or you can steal the toy and just pray to be forgiven.” He then went on you give me a talk on how a to be respectable man. None of that talk involved pawning responsibility or accountability off by just praying to be forgiven.

]]> By: Jeannie http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4555 Jeannie Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:29:49 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4555 Learning to let go of past hurts, resentments, bitterness towards others, especially family was a life changing experience. These things kept me in bondage to drugs for 20 years.....then I met Jesus. Who am I to hold On to these things when Jesus died a brutal death so MY Sins can be forgiven! What a wake up call! Today, when unforgiveness tries to seep in, I look to the cross. I See ONLY LOVE! That Love Saved Me! Today, I walk in VICTORY, drug and bitterness free for 7 years. God still sits on the throne and He still performs miracles! Learning to let go of past hurts, resentments, bitterness towards others, especially family was a life changing experience. These things kept me in bondage to drugs for 20 years…..then I met Jesus. Who am I to hold On to these things when Jesus died a brutal death so MY Sins can be forgiven! What a wake up call! Today, when unforgiveness tries to seep in, I look to the cross. I See ONLY LOVE! That Love Saved Me! Today, I walk in VICTORY, drug and bitterness free for 7 years. God still sits on the throne and He still performs miracles!

]]> By: William Kahindi http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4541 William Kahindi Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:33:59 +0000 http://www.livelikejesus.com/blog/2007/11/04/living-a-dammed-life/#comment-4541 Yes indeed.. It is in Christ where we can experience what foriveness really is. Therefore God the father and the Son (Christ) is the epitome of forgiveness. sometimes I just sit and wonder how God's love is because, I find myself sometimes doing wrongs before him, but to my amezement even if I go before God with all the Filthness, He is always there to listen tome....He forgives and then His grace is sufficient for us. In His forgiveness one really understands that "Grace is getting what you don't deserve and mercy is not getting what you deserve. Thanks God bless. Yes indeed.. It is in Christ where we can experience what foriveness really is. Therefore God the father and the Son (Christ) is the epitome of forgiveness.
sometimes I just sit and wonder how God’s love is because, I find myself sometimes doing wrongs before him, but to my amezement even if I go before God with all the Filthness, He is always there to listen tome….He forgives and then His grace is sufficient for us. In His forgiveness one really understands that “Grace is getting what you don’t deserve and mercy is not getting what you deserve. Thanks God bless.

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