What can wash away my sins? (n/c)

Subject: Fw: Blood
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> >> One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God
> >> at her heart.
> >>
> >> She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
> >>
> >> The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol,
> >> drugs, and prostitution.
> >>
> >> But, the change in her was evident.. As time went on she became
> >> a faithful member of the church.
> >>
> >> She eventually became involved in the ministry,
> >> teaching young children.
> >>
> >> It was not very long until this faithful young woman
> >> had caught the eye and heart of the pastor's son.
> >>
> >> The relationship grew and they began to make wedding plans.
> >>
> >> This is when the problems began.
> >>
> >> You see, about one half of the church did not think that a woman
> >> with a past such as hers was suitable for a pastor's son.
> >>
> >> The church began to argue and fight about the matter.
> >>
> >> So they decided to have a meeting.
> >>
> >> As the people made their arguments and tensions increased,
> >> the meeting was getting completely out of hand.
> >>
> >> The young woman became very upset about all the things
> >> being brought up about her past.
> >>
> >> As she began to cry the pastor's son stood to speak.
> >>
> >> He could not bear the pain it was causing his wife to be.
> >>
> >> He began to speak and his statement was this:
> >>
> >> 'My fiancée's past is not what is on trial here.
> >>
> >> What you are questioning is the ability of the blood of Jesus
> >> to wash away sin.
> >>
> >> Today you have put the blood of Jesus on trial.
> >>
> >> So, does it wash away sin or not?'
> >>
> >> The whole church began to weep as they realized that they had
> >> been
> >> slandering the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ.
> >>
> >> Too often, even as Christians, we bring up the past
> >> and use it as a weapon against our brothers and sisters.
> >>
> >> Forgiveness is a very foundational part of the Gospel
> >> of our Lord Jesus Christ.
> >>
> >> If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse the other person
> >> completely
> >> then it cannot cleanse us completely
> >>
> >> If that is the case, then we are all in a lot of trouble.
> >>
> >>
> >> What can wash away my sins?
> >>
> >> Nothing but the blood of Jesus! End of case!!!!
> >>
> >> 'Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee
> >> he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.'
> >>
> >> Psalm 55:23
> >>
> >> My instructions were to pick four people that I wanted God to
> >> bless
> >> and I picked you.
> >>
> >> Please pass this to four people you want to be blessed
> >> and a copy back to me.
> >>
> >> This prayer is powerful and prayer is one of the best gifts we
> >> receive.
> >>
> >> There is no cost but a lot of rewards, let's continue to pray for
> >> one another.
> >>
> >> Here is the prayer:
> >>
> >> 'Father, I ask you to bless my friends, relatives
> >> and email buddies reading this right now.
> >> Show them a new revelation of your love and power.
> >> Holy Spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very
> >> moment.
> >> Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy
> >> Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence
> >> through your grace.
> >> In Jesus' precious name
> >> Amen
> >>

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The Devil & the Duck


There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm.

He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods.

He practiced in the woods; but he could never hit the target.

Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner.

As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved!

In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile; only to see his
Sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.

After lunch the next day Grandma said, 'Sally, let's wash the dishes'

But Sally said, 'Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.'

Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?'

So Johnny did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, 'I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.'

Sally just smiled and said, 'well that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help?

She whispered again, 'Remember the duck?' So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's; he
Finally couldn't stand it any longer.

He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.

Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, 'Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a slave of you..'

Thought for the day and every day thereafter:


Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done...? And the devil keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt, fear, bad habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)...whatever it is...You need to know that:
God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing.

He has seen your whole life... He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven. He's just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you..

The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness;

He not only forgives you, but He forgets.

It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved.

God is at the window!

When Jesus died on the cross; he was thinking of you!

There IS one unforgivable sin, know what it is?!?!?


Answer; Hebrews 10:26-27!

Great Posts ! Please remember us in your prayers - we are playing at a Youth Rally at our church tonight - opening for a local group then a group called Mike's Chair. It is a pretty big deal so we all are a little nervous. We have played at church a lot but not at an event this big ! I'll be playing lead guitar with two teenagers so I have to be flawless or the deal don't sound right!

Don't worry Shortdawg--you don't have to be perfect--God will still think its great!!  If you let your faith and sincerity show through everybody will be right there with you.  Lord knows, I've given some very "imperfect" performances--some in front of large audiences--somehow we always got through and were appreciated by the congregation.  Keep a smile on your face and "the light" will come through!!

ELBEE said:

There IS one unforgivable sin, know what it is?!?!?


Answer; Hebrews 10:26-27!

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But not the only verse with the answer...

Matthew 12:31-32... And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

Mark 3:29... "But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."

Luke 12:10... And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Thanks ! It was awesome - mikeschair was great and everyone else as well. Just got in - we all had a meal afterwards - those guys are going to make it big for sure - they have opened for Jeremy Camp and Third Day ! Thanks for the prayers !

shortdawg said:

Thanks ! It was awesome - mikeschair was great and everyone else as well. Just got in - we all had a meal afterwards - those guys are going to make it big for sure - they have opened for Jeremy Camp and Third Day ! Thanks for the prayers !

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