His advice was an attempt to express his concern for his sister in the Lord. Sadly, by reverting to using a forceful manner, instead of trusting the Lord to help her make choices, he was depending on his own skills of persuasion.
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If you are struggling with pride, your flesh will fight against these changes. You should be prepared for a sustained battle against “self.” On the surface, the flesh appears to have the advantage. Pride, like other sins, is sneaky; it hides in unsearchable places and has built up impenetrable kingdoms in which to hide. These heart battles need persistence and violent warfare. You must never forget that these are spiritual battles, and you have a mighty advocate—the Lord Jesus Christ—on your side.
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So, today I am celebrating this anniversary instead of grieving. I am celebrating the goodness of God in my life, and the beauty of heart change for life change. But most of all, I am celebrating the many ways that God has used a botched surgery to make me more like His precious Son. Only the God of the universe could take something that the world sees as a mistake, and turn it into a glorious tool to transform a heart. Hallelujah! What a transformation! What a Savior!
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Scripture tells us God holds a meek and humble spirit in high regard (1 Peter 3:4). This doesn’t mean when you are unjustly accused or assaulted you sacrifice your rights to your accuser; you can and should seek justice. As you are doing so, accept God’s dealings with you as good. Don’t resist Him or fight against Him, and be satisfied with the outcome.
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Her pain and suffering must have been unbearable. She was broke and she was broken. Undoubtedly, she had heard about Jesus and all the people He had healed. Could He help her, too? The answer was yes. As soon as she drew near enough to touch the hem of His garment, she was completely healed! Perhaps you’ve been praying for healing, or for something else that affects your life like this woman’s illness affected hers. Maybe you’ve pleaded with the Lord for years for this thing, and it still hasn’t happened. As you read this account from the Bible, you wonder why the Lord does not heal you, or answer your prayer, as he did with this woman. I have asked this question in my own heart many times, so I understand the quandary.
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