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Hello to all! I have been amazingly busy these past several weeks. The Lord has really kept me moving and shaking things up!

I have started to do more freelance writing and have clients scattered across the globe. They have kept me pretty busy. Along with them, I have some young people that I have been working with on mentoring and they have kept me on my toes. Not that I am complaining...they are a delight to work beside as they discover His love and plans for their lives. I remember being that young (fresh out of high school) and not having an idea as to where He would lead me. How lost I felt! 

Now I am content to be walking the path He set my feet upon and am learning so much about myself, the Lord and the people He has placed in front of me. My prayer time is filled and I am finding my alone time with the Lord to be more fulfilling as I give up my control over matters. He is the one in control of my life and He will direct me. It took me almost 15 years to figure that one out!

I will soon be writing again for this blog and it is my hope that all who read it are uplifted and encouraged by my words and the things the Lord is doing through me. 

God's blessings and protection on all of you!
Rev. Michelle

No Exceptions!

“All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Acts 10:43

This is an all-encompassing promise that the prophets have declared is for everyone. How great is that? All you have to do is believe in Him and your sins are forgiven. Could it be any simpler? Jesus died on the cross at Calvary for you and I and he conquered death for you and me. To receive forgiveness for your transgressions is a marvelous gift. There is a downfall however and that can be found in Matthew 6:14-15 “for if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Forgiveness is there for the taking, however we must so our part and confess our sins and forgive those who have sinned against us.

One of my students had a quarrel with her best friend and swore she would never forgive her friend for the betrayal she felt. After praying with her and going through Scriptures, she felt that she needed to talk it out with her friend. Once communication was open, forgiveness soon followed and the friendship -- while unsteady at times -- did survive. That is all it takes with the Lord. Open up to Him, talk to Him in earnest, and ask Him to cover you in forgiveness. He is there, waiting.

With Christ

“You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.” Psalm 85:2

This is a promise that is so intense I have a difficult time accepting it. I have a brother and a sister who turned against me and portrayed such evilness in their words and actions. Other family members, me included, were deeply wounded by both their words and actions. The Lord states in Matthew 6:14-15 “for if you do not forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” I know that in order for my heavenly Father to forgive my sins as I confess them to Him, I must not withhold forgiveness.

After the situation with my brother and sister this really tested my faith. I spent so much time in prayer and finally came to a place in my spiritual walk where I could forgive them. I still have no contact with them for although I have forgiven them, they remain unrepentant of their words and actions.

I know as I go to the Lord in prayer that He has blessed me. I have obeyed His command and offered within my heart forgiveness to those who have greatly offended me. My God will hold me up as I walk and will wipe my slate clean of my sins which I have confessed to Him.