.How to handle the pain of the bruises I)GET THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE *Being hurt is part of life. Jesus said that in the world we would have trouble, but He has overcome the world (John 16:33) *Hurt does not necessarily come as a result of sin in your life. (John 9:1 -5) *We all make mistakes, but God can turn an embarrassment into an opportunity (Rom 3:23,24) *Jesus became flesh and blood, He also suffered and experienced emotional hurt, so He understands what we are going through. (Hebr 2:11) *With God’s help you are capable of overcoming. ii)GIVE YOUR PAIN TO THE LORD. Tell the Lord everything that hurts you, share your heart with Him, tell Him all the details. IS1:18 “”Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord.” Matt 11:28, Php 4:6, I Pet 5:7 iii)ALLOW HIM TO BIND UP YOUR WOUNDS The Lord binds up wounds with His goodness and protection – the ointment that He puts on is His love. Trust Him and give Him the opportunity to work in your heart and in your circumstances. Ps 34: 19 – 21; Luk 10:33 – 37 iv)ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO STRENGTHEN YOU Allow the Holy spirit to help you, teach you, lead you and control you. Allow Him to fill your life and give you strength. Remember, he strengthens those who just cannot go on. His grace is sufficient. Is 40:2; 2 Cor 12:9; Eph 6:10 v)TAKE AUTHORITY OVER THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL Satan enjoys it when your pain steals your joy. He will make the pain worse and cloud your state of mind even more if he can. But you must not give him a foothold, you must resist him. Rom 16:20; Eph 4:27 and Jas 4:7 vi)LOOK AT LIFE WITH NEW EYES Yesterday is gone and there’s nothing that you can change about it, loose yourself from it and press on toward what is ahead. Life is more than your pain, your battle, your trials, your failures – let Jesus be your living reality. Maybe you have lost a lot, but you have so much more left. Allow the Holy spirit to reveal all your blessings to you – the Word, opportunities, hands, feet, life, etc. Allow the Lord to change your attitude toward life and you will discover how valuable it is – it is an opportunity to live life maximally to God’s glory and it is a challenge to do what God requires of you. 2 Cor 4:18; 2 Cor 5:17, Php 3: 13,14 vi)STAND UP AND LIVE God doesn’t expect you to pamper your pain and plod along like half a person, without sense or meaning. Think about what is lovely, pure, true and admirable. Stand on God’s promises. Use your hurt as a learning opportunity to become a better person. Mica 7:8; Php 4:8 joy is yours!victory is yours and never allow your anything or the devil to rob your your joy. move on like paul did .
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