Daily Devotional

TRUST EVERYTHING INTO THE HANDS OF YOUR GOD

January 31

hild of God, have you sinned or made mistakes in the past that you don't know what to do to resolve the issues? Would the disclosure of these mistakes or sins cause even more damage than if they were left unsaid or undone? This is a tough situation for you, but not an impossible one. I will show you how to deal effectively and powerfully with this situation. One thing for sure, living with the guilt can just about drive a person out of their mind. Here's what you can do if you wish to resolve this problem. Remember, this is an issue which seems to be in your "ball court." You carry it as a burden of guilt and shame and seem to be "driven" to tell someone or attempt to make it right. Child of God, you truly need the Great wisdom of your Father in this matter. You will be freed by the Power of the Holy Spirit if you will pray these words, "Father, I feel such shame and guilt, but I am concerned that if I reveal this sinful or unholy situation it will cause hurt and harm to many of the people involved. Instead, Father, I am going to take it out of the realm of my control and put it into the place where it really belongs--- into your hands! Father, if you create an opportunity for me to reveal this matter, I will! If you want me to make restitution, I will! If you do not create the opportunity and clearly witness to me that harm will come if I speak it forth, I will entrust the matter to you and remain silent. Again, Father, I make an offering of the situation to you. You have the wisdom and loving grace to make the matter clear to me." Child of the King, by releasing the matter into the hands of your Father, you have made a true offering to Heaven's King and you will no longer stand accountable for suffering guilt or distress over the matter. This is wisdom for you. Indeed, you may feel guilty and driven to resolve the matter, but remember this, the guilt and pressure is there because of a lack of entrusting the matter to your Father and allowing Him to decide on the issue. You are my beloved, "old things have passed away, and behold all things are made new." (II Corinthians 5:17) You are not accountable for any sin against others that has been washed away by the blood of the Lamb. Set yourself free from the guilt of the past and go on with your Father.

Prayer

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Father, I have suffered for a long time over the sins of my past. I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering and destruction that I have caused others. I know that it is the privilege of those that I have hurt to make themselves available to your Holy Spirit for healing from this damage. If they choose to do so, you will undo for them their damage and pain and exchange it for joy, healing and peace. I pray for them for this to happen, and for them to make this blessed choice, in Jesus’ name, amen!