Here’s a prayer I wrote for anyone struggling letting go of anger towards a cheater and their apologist(s). This prayer serves as a reminder that we have a say in letting go of our anger, which is based on our trust in God’s character. In my experience, we have to practice choosing to let go over and … Continue reading “A prayer to help heal and forgive”
Category: Forgiveness
Turning from “wicked ways” is a godly precondition
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. -2 Chronicles 7:15, KJV (emphasis mine) God does not peddle in cheap grace. He … Continue reading “Turning from “wicked ways” is a godly precondition”
Refusing to see victims!
2 “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? 3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” -Psalm 82:2-4, NIV How can justice be done if we refuse to acknowledge the existence … Continue reading “Refusing to see victims!”
Too much and too little patience
You are so proud of yourselves, but you should be mourning in sorrow and shame. And you should remove this man from your fellowship. -I Corinthians 5:2, NLT In my experience, Christians often have too much patience for Cheaters and too little for their victims–i.e. faithful spouses. Cheaters are given chance after chance to repent. … Continue reading “Too much and too little patience”
Psalm 51 Lesson
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. -Psalm 51:3-4, NIV King David allegedly penned this Psalm after being confronted by the Prophet Nathan … Continue reading “Psalm 51 Lesson”
Mountain of God
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? … 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. 5 They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. -Psalm 24:2a, 3-4, NIV Trust your vindication to God. Cheaters swear by a false god. That … Continue reading “Mountain of God”
On Forgiveness: The Broken Vase Parable
Another thing you do: You flood the Lord’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer looks with favor on your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. You ask, “Why?” It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been … Continue reading “On Forgiveness: The Broken Vase Parable”
Did she ever confess?
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. -I John 1:9, NIV And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. -Ephesians 4:32, NKJV Did your Cheater confess their sins? If you are like … Continue reading “Did she ever confess?”
Did not really get angry with her
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: -Ephesians 4:26, KJV My anger was not really directed at my Cheater. It was mostly directed at individuals involved conspiring with her against me. These were individuals who claimed to be Christian while getting involved in destroying my marriage. At … Continue reading “Did not really get angry with her”
Tension between justice and mercy regarding forgiveness
21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. -Luke 15:21-22, NIV Lately, I have … Continue reading “Tension between justice and mercy regarding forgiveness”