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Monday, May 21, 2012

Music Monday: {Losing} by Tenth Avenue North


". . . bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you must do."  Colossians 3:13 NKJV

Forgiveness.  Forgiveness isn't easy.  In fact, forgiveness can be one of the hardest things to do, yet we are called to do it.  Thankfully, as Christians, we are equipped with everything we need to forgive those who have offended and hurt us.

My natural self doesn't want to forgive.  My natural self wants to hold a grudge.  After all, look at what they did to me!  Did you hear how they treated me!?!  Yet, as believers, we are the dwelling place of God.  The Holy Spirit is in us.  So it is not through our natural self that we can accomplish forgiveness; it's truly through the power of the Holy Spirit.

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."                Matthew 6:14-15

My love for God, and my desire to please Him through my obedience, is what fuels and drives me to the place where I can forgive.  Not because I think what the other person did is okay, but because I choose not to be angry and bitter.  Praise the Lord, He has forgiven me!  Past, present, and future . . . HE FORGIVES!

 "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”  Hebrews 8:12 NKJV

I just heard this song for the first time yesterday, and I loved it immediately!  It's a GREAT song!   I pray that it blesses you today, where ever you are.  God bless!

Oh, Father!  Give me grace to forgive them!  



Mike from Tenth Avenue North talking about how God forgets our sin.



For more information on Tenth Avenue North, and their upcoming album, visit their website here . . . Tenth Avenue North  The Struggle is available August 12, 2012.
Posted by Michelle at 12:01 AM
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6 comments:

  1. SusanMay 21, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    What a cool video idea - that was great! And I love the song, such truth, isn't it? Beautiful post with it, Michelle:)

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    1. MichelleMay 23, 2012 at 1:21 PM

      Thanks so much, Susan! I appreciate it! : )

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  2. CathyMay 21, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Forgiving is so simple, yet we make it so complicated. Thanks for posting this, I needed a reminder to let go of myself and the hurt caused and forgive through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Great song too, I hadn't hears it yet. August 12th can't come fast enough! I love Tenth Avenue North!! :)

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    1. MichelleMay 23, 2012 at 1:23 PM

      I know exactly what you mean, Cathy. I'm really good at complicating forgiveness myself.

      I'm glad you enjoyed the song, too! : )

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  3. Amanda StanleyMay 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Michelle, thank you for sharing your heart here in this moving post. You touched on a huge struggle many of us have - I know I do! One of the best quotes I ever read concerning forgiveness was by Tamera Alexander. Can't remember which book it was... Revealed maybe...? Anyway, it said, "Forgiveness was a strange gift. One that had to be shared in order to be kept." Always made me think of Matthew 16: 14-15.

    Gosh, I LOVE Tenth Avenue North!! Soooo excited to know they have a new cd coming out! Very cool video, too! Thanks for sharing :-)

    Blessings,
    Amanda

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  4. MichelleMay 23, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    That's a great quote from Tamera Alexander! I just love her and her ministry -- such an awesome lady!

    I'm glad you enjoyed the video, too! : )

    Thanks to all of you wonderful ladies for stopping by! It means a lot to me to see your smiling faces. :D

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