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There are so many ‘heavy’ things going on in the world, and what a diversity of opinion. WOW! Do we lose when we just ‘agree to disagree’?
Years ago I spent some time in fasting and prayer, setting aside every thing else. Finally, I was ready to end that special time with the Lord, and went to bed. I woke the next morning sensing the Holy Spirit and quickly went into prayer on my knees. This is what I heard,
“You have never loved Me, you love what is right!”
I was totally undone, repenting in tears. I knew what He meant….it was clear to me, even though I had never had such a thought before. When Jesus convicts us of error, we want to change. We do not feel guilt, but a desire to change. That was the beginning of a long walk to judge less, and forgive more. Jesus is the essence of love, yet He defended what was important to Him.
So our job is to stand for what we believe and know, is the heart of God….setting an example….not overwhelming others with our position. We must have the leading of the Holy Spirit because we definitely would not agree with moral sins, by ageeing with them to keep peace…..however, most of the time we can bring peace with the love of God and good humor. Our greatest strength to change the world is prayer….and more prayer!
Can we agree to disagree….yes, sometimes, and no not all the time! May the Lord give us love, charity, kindness, and mercy….and boldness to stand when it is necessary! Cursing or condemning those we do not like or agree with, is wrong and those words can rebound on those who speak such things. Rebuking the demonic in prayer, and blessing our enemies will bring great rewards! Declare what we want, in blessings, thank God in all things!
Pressing in and pressing on…..
September 25th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Hi Carol, Thank you so much for your service as a “Prayer Warrior” and a humble servant of God. What a wake up call and such wonderful confirmation!!! Yes, I too, have had such a wake up call in my life. How wonderful our father is to chastize warmly!! How wonderful it is to share time with a God that we know hears us and when we can hear him. He not only hears his children but he also listens!!! May God continue to use you!! Thank you for the shot of encouragement!!