Before we can look at walking free, we first need to know why we are not free to start with. In order for us to do this, we need to take a look at the enemy. Satan was an angel who fell because of pride. He wanted to be like God. Because of this sin he was cast out of heaven together with a third of the angels (Is. 14:12-13). He then decided to tempt man with the same sin that caused his own fall. He made Adam and Eve believe that they could be like God. He sparked selfish pride in their hearts (Gen. 3:4-5). When they had made the choice to submit to this pride, they had made idols of themselves by putting their own desires above God. That was the fall of man. That was how sin entered into the world (Rom. 5:12).  All sin are rooted in selfish pride. People sin because they want to satisfy their selfish desires. From stealing, to lying to murdering. All sin boils down to man bowing before his own desires.  That is why God gave the law. The Ten Command

This is a short post just to let you know... God is already in the New Year.  He’s busy cleaning the road ahead of you, making it straight. He is putting up signs and points men to guide you along and to make sure you stay on track. He’s got great things planned for you. And, best of all, He is going to walk with you, holding your hand, helping you up if you stumble. Here are a few verses from the Bible to assure you of God’s presence in the year ahead and every year that follows. Read them. Meditate on them. Make them your own. Strengthen yourself in the Lord. They are promises from the heart of your loving Father to you. Yes you!  He knows you by name. He is the God who sees you. Have a blessed 2019! Madeleine

Why did Jesus teach us to forgive? Jesus told Peter to forgive not only seven times, but seventy times seven (Mat. 18:21-22) In Mark 11:25 we read: “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”   (Also read Mat. 6:14, Luke 6:37, Col. 3:13, Mat. 18:35)   It seems so harsh, that we will not be forgiven unless we forgive, but once you realize the damage caused by not forgiving you will understand why it is a sin. So, let me tell you what happens to you if you don’t forgive. We are body, soul and spirit. Unforgiveness affects your whole being. Let’s start with the soul. The psychological implications of unforgiveness are quite complex. This is just a basic breakdown of three things that normally happen:            First of all, you pass a judgement . You will say, for example: “He is a very bad person!” or “all men are unreliable!” Your judgement is based