On our third Sunday of Overcomers Church, I believe we experienced a day of release. I preached on the subject of “How Do I Forgive THAT Person?”. It is first an act of surrender to the Holy Spirit who will produce His fruit in us. It also requires an understanding of God’s love: an impenetrable, sacrificial, unconditional love without discrimination. The thing that convicted me the deepest as I prepared this message is the fact that God loves me just as much as He loves those who have sinned against me. Today, people were released from the bondage of bitterness to a life of love that will spread throughout their homes and communities.
People were also released to pursue their God-given potential. Most of our core group met today for lunch to discuss how we can impact our community. The discussion kept going because these people are passionate about what God can do through them.
Sadly, some churches (some intentionally and some unintentionally) have told certain people that they were no longer useful to God’s kingdom work. Others had enough people, so the gifts of those outside the clique were out of luck when it comes to using their gifts. The most rewarding part of the day was seeing dry bones come to life. God renewed the vision of people, and they are seeing a God without limits.
Are you bound today? God wants to set you free. Maybe you are bound by a sinful habit. God wants to release you. Maybe you have believed the lies that you can’t do something. God can do anything He wants in and through you. Be open to the work of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to release you.
Matthew Winters (Honest Thoughts from a Pastor) 
Isn’t it comforting to know we can come boldly to His throne room about anything. We serve such a wonderful God.
Amen!
Yes, Forgiveness is the release of the bondage that holds us back from what we are ment to become In Yeshua.
The opposite of Love is not hate.
The opposite of Love is fear.
What do I fear that keeps me from forgiving others?
What do I fear that keeps me from loving others as God loves me and forgives me.
We will not be forgiven all unless we forgive all. This is the foundation of Agape.
Good word!
Thank You Jesus
I can’t go a day without being amazed that God could/can do anything with me
I’m in the same boat. The fact that He called me in the first place blew my mind. All the glory goes to Him because all I bring is an empty, willing vessel for Him to use.