~New Day, New YOU.~

I have a book that I read daily called, "New Day, New You," by Joyce Meyer. It is a daily devotion that I try to always start my day off with. I found that when I am struggling with things, the scripture of the day usually relates in some way to what I am going through and feeling. One devotion stood strong with me this week.  Sometimes you think that when you may stumble and fall during your walk with God, you dont deserve to try and reach for His hand so He can help you back up. There have been many times that I thought that I was not worthy of the Lord's forgiveness. It all came down to me not being able to forgive myself. I have learned that when you have a strong relationship with God you realize that if HE can forgive you, you have to trust in that and know that it is ok to forgive yourself as well. I want to share with you the devotional for Feb. 2.

Receiving Forgiveness

       "If we [freely] admit that we have sinnes and confess our sins, He is faithful
      and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteoesness."
                                                                                          -1 John 1:9

Many years ago when I was first developing my relationship with the Lord, each night I would beg His forgiveness for my past sins. One evening as I knelt down beside my bed, I heard the Lord say to me, "Joyce, I forgave you the first time you asked, but you have not received My gift of forgiveness because you have not forgiven yourself."

Have you received God's gift of forgiveness. If you have not, and you are ready to do so, ask the Lord to forgive you for all your sins right now. Pray aloud. You will find that speaking aloud is often helpful to you because by doing so you are declaring your stand upon God's word. The devil cannot read your mind, but he does understand your words. Declare before all the principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness (SEE Ephesians 6:12) that Christ has set you free and that you intend to walk in that freedom.

When you speak, sound as though you mean it! If the devil tries to bring that sin to your mind again in the form of guilt and condemnation, repeat your declaration, telling him: "I was forgiven for that sin! It has been taken care of, therefore, I take no care for it. "


Those words have moved mountains for Me. I pray every night before I go to sleep. I hardly ever miss a night. I dont always pray out loud, but when I do, the next day I seem more at peace with myself and what I prayed about. Sitting here right now I am at peace, b/c I know that God is great and when you need him He will always be there...even if you think He is not.