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The Memory Of Past Sins

Sun Apr 9, 2006, 5:57 PM
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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

coverWhen 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


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For those of you that have sent notes and such, I'm sorry but this club has been on hiatus for well over a year now due to some personal matters. Will this club come back is unsure, I just thought I'd post this for any future visitor.

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:iconnamine-sky:
yes I will be sure to pray for her ^^

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"Sometimes we dont do things we want to do, for of fear others will know we want to do them"
:iconchatcougar:
Could all of you pray for *Shirokko she was attacked by her father last night. She was severely injured and could have died. My journal has more infomation.

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Good bye cruel online world...
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"Beautiful one I love you, beautiful one I adore, beautiful one my soul must sing"

"Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King, his love endures forever"

"Forever he will be (forever he will be), the lamb upon the trone (the lamb upon the throne), I gladly bow my knee (i gladly bow my knee) and worship him alone"

I like a lot of worshup songs lol

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...in my bed.

"We laugh and laugh, and nothing can ever be sad, no one can be lost, or dead, or far away: right now we are here, and nothing can mar our perfection, or steal the joy of this perfect moment." - Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler's Wife)
:iconblinx2000:
Dear dA Christians,

My friend, and fellow artist has created a Christian board called Intelligent Design, for Christian artists. You don't have to be an artist to join- but most of us are. We are currently hoping for more of our brothers and sisters in Christ to come join us! Feel free to stop by and have a gander. Intelligent Design: [link] Thanks for reading!

Your fellow sister in Christ,
Blinx2000

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98% of the teenage population does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this in your signature.
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"Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet TO BE CAST INTO EVERLASTING FIRE. And if your eye offend thee [cause you to sin], pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes TO BE CAST INTO HELL FIRE", (Matt. 18:8-9)

Show me your missing hands, feet, and eyes!

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*I'm never bored when I'm killing for the Lord!
*Jesus...Protect me from your followers!
*It is my opinion that Christian heresies are mind-destroying drugs.
*I do things with my face that are very "wrong" indeed.
*So is it true that only good girls g
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'Armor of God', by Kathryn Seiley

"I’m marching out to battle,
To face the world today;
I’m marching out to battle,
To be good in every way;
I’ll face each challenge truly,
With Jesus at my side;
I’ll give my faith in earnest,
To always do what’s right.
God, Himself, will clothe me,
From my head down to my feet;
He’ll guide me on my pathway,
Each challenge I will meet.

On my waist the belt of truth,
To know what’s always fair;
On my chest God’s breastplate,
His righteousness to bear;
On my feet the shoes of peace,
To guide each step I take;
On my head, He puts a crown,
My salvation strong and pure;
And best of all the Spirit’s sword,
His Word will lead me through;
I’ll say a prayer before I go,
To know what I must do;
Believing always God knows best,
He’ll keep me safe and true.

I’m marching out to battle,
To face the world today;
I’m marching out to battle,
To be good in every way;
I’ve read each verse believing,
That God is with me still;
My prayers have been accepted,
To do His perfect will.
I’m marching out to battle,
My faith in God is true;
To face the world and do my best,
To show God’s love to you."


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Christianity is not a religion like all the others, it's a relationship with the One who created us through His love, even died for us on the cross, taking away our sins; and proving He is God by raising from the dead! [link]
:iconmissydraven:
I am so glad to find communities like this. DA is fast becoming a cesspool corroded by the masses of deciples of St.PleaseYourself. Here's to slowing that down some ^^

SET IT OFF!!! - P.O.D.

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Only when our last breath of clean air is gone and we begin to choke on our own waste will we understand what it is to be a goldfish in a bowl

My love is stronger than these madhouse walls
:iconmissydraven:
One more post and I think one of the spam's is gone ^^

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Only when our last breath of clean air is gone and we begin to choke on our own waste will we understand what it is to be a goldfish in a bowl

My love is stronger than these madhouse walls
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yeah, some people. eh?

"Nevermind them, they're just false alarms. You get a lot of them in the Labyrinth, especially when you're on the right track" Hoggle the Goblin, from Labyrinth

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Only when our last breath of clean air is gone and we begin to choke on our own waste will we understand what it is to be a goldfish in a bowl

My love is stronger than these madhouse walls

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