A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-07 thru 04-09-06..T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie, Mama_Bear

[GodBlessUSA]

Oops left part of it out. <center is good too. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL :)

[The Mayor]

April 9, 2006

The Memory Of Past Sins

Read:
Genesis 45:1-13

Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. —Genesis 45:5

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 13-14; Luke 10:1-24

When Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, they were speechless and "dismayed in his presence" (Genesis 45:3). Fear and guilt quickly reminded them of the heartache they had caused their aged father Jacob, as well as their brother. Joseph, sensing what was going on in their hearts, immediately reassured them before the seeds of self-blame could take root. He said, "Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here" (v.5). Joseph knew that God had used his trials for the good of many people.

When we sin and hurt others, we find ourselves in a position similar to that of Joseph's brothers. It's then that the Holy Spirit reminds us of the price Jesus paid on the cross for our offenses. He says, in effect, "Don't be grieved or angry with yourselves."

If you tend to keep blaming yourself after you've acknowledged your sins to God, think about what you're doing. You are keeping alive the memory of your sins by your anger at yourself. To overcome this, focus on the Savior, not on your sin. Think about what He has done, not what you have done. Because Jesus forgives your sin, you can "forget" your sin. —Dennis De Haan

Blessed be the name of Jesus!
I'm so glad He took me in;
He's forgiven my transgressions,
He has cleansed my heart from sin. —Harris

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God

April 9, 2006

The Memory Of Past Sins

Read:
Genesis 45:1-13

Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life. —Genesis 45:5

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 13-14; Luke 10:1-24

When Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers who had sold him into slavery, they were speechless and "dismayed in his presence" (Genesis 45:3). Fear and guilt quickly reminded them of the heartache they had caused their aged father Jacob, as well as their brother. Joseph, sensing what was going on in their hearts, immediately reassured them before the seeds of self-blame could take root. He said, "Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here" (v.5). Joseph knew that God had used his trials for the good of many people.

When we sin and hurt others, we find ourselves in a position similar to that of Joseph's brothers. It's then that the Holy Spirit reminds us of the price Jesus paid on the cross for our offenses. He says, in effect, "Don't be grieved or angry with yourselves."

If you tend to keep blaming yourself after you've acknowledged your sins to God, think about what you're doing. You are keeping alive the memory of your sins by your anger at yourself. To overcome this, focus on the Savior, not on your sin. Think about what He has done, not what you have done. Because Jesus forgives your sin, you can "forget" your sin. —Dennis De Haan

Blessed be the name of Jesus!
I'm so glad He took me in;
He's forgiven my transgressions,
He has cleansed my heart from sin. —Harris

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God

[luvie]

Good Sunday morning to you, Rus! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Sing out in worship of our Lord this morning.

Thank you for our beautiful lesson from God's Word. Thanks to Him that He can forgive AND forget our sins if we but ask.

[luvie]

Good morning, missy! Missed you last night! (((hugs)))

[The Mayor]

Amen!

[luvie]

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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter

[MEG33]

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The next day a great multitude
that had come to the feast,
when they heard that Jesus was coming and went out to meet Him, and cried out:
"Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He
who comes in the name of the Lord!’
The King of Israel!"
Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written.
-John 12:12-14 (NKJV)

~Have a Blessed Palm Sunday~

[LadyX]

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Among the splendor of this world,
with trees and gardens fair,
I know my Lord is watching
and keeps me in his care.

[Mama_Bear]

Wow! Gorgeous!

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Are those your flowers? They're absolutely gorgeous.

Yes, they sure are - and thank you. I'm surprised they look as good as they do with all the rain we have had - but they seem to be thriving on it.

[Mama_Bear]

You have e-mail, Lady Maggie. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

I'm also enjoying lookin' at your floral presentation - BEAUTIFUL.

Thank you!

Isn't the sun wonderful? JK and I are going to take ride up to Three Rivers today and check out Lake Kaweah. I've been hearing reports that all the reservoirs are full to overflowing. I don't doubt it with all the rain we've had. This situation is only going to get worse when the snow pack starts to melt.

[Mama_Bear]

Blessings to all who enter here ~
Click below...

[LadyX]

How very beautiful, Meg, reminding us of fulfillment of
all prophesies concerning the Son of God - our Redeemer.

This next week is one of somber reflection as we consider His steps made that each of us might approach God The Father...steps toward the agony of bearing all our sins to ensure that.

Following The Crucifixion, however, is the triumph of The Ressurection!!
We are so blessed, believing in these truths, that we might have eternal life with God...

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His Light shines upon us...

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[LadyX]

Just finished reading/viewing the email!
Thanks so much...

Decisions, decisions, decisions...!!!

[Mama_Bear]

Decisions, decisions, decisions...!!!

Whatever you decide, I know it will be perfect. :-)

[Majie Purple]

The song and the purple rose & cross lovely x 3!

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you for that nice compliment and for this that I found in my mailbox yesterday......

I love tatty bears and daisies!

[Kitty Mittens]

Have a Blessed Sunday, Freepers Finest!