My personal reflection

My personal reflection is usually in the form of a conversation with God and usually includes both sides of the conversation. I know it's weird but that's how the Lord speaks to me.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Your brother has anything against you

Please forgive me
Mt 5:20-26
Jesus said to his disciples: "I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.

"You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, 'Raqa,' will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, "You fool," will be liable to fiery Gehenna. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court with him. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny."

Your brother has anything against you

Lord,

What?

Make yourself humble, accept responsibility for your part, be it now or 20 - 30 years ago. I am asking you to humble yourself. Lay it out there. I am not asking you to accept abuse. I have done that . Make yourself vulnerable. Satan hates humility. The demon indie of her will recoil with your self sacrifice and humility. I do not want you to hurt. I will protect you. I will be with you and I will be with her. There is a depth of personal sanctity that can only be reached through humility. Lay it all down, bear your soul for her, your love of her and your desire for her deliverance. I will protect you. I would not ask this of you if I did not know you can do it and that is will be healing for you and for her. She is lost in self-hatred that she masks as justifiable anger for her victimization by you. She has daggers in her eyes that she cannot see through. Only your love and humility can take them away. You have this power. I am giving it to you for your sanctification and hers. She cannot begin to heal on her own. She has too much anger and hatred bottled up inside her. You are not really the target. I am. Her hatred for me is projected on to you. She feels victimized by me and it is easier for her to justify her anger toward you. It is not your responsibility to heal her. It is mine, but you are a tool in my hand. She could be lost without your help. You want to lead people to me. You know they will not all follow. You know that there will be pain and rejection involved. But you also know there is grace sufficient to see you through it and to the other side. This relationship binds you and keeps you from peace. It doesn't matter who's right t and who's wrong. It is a matter of eternal salvation. You can make this small sacrifice for hers.

Jesus you are asking a lot. You know my fear.

This will not only help her, but it will help you.

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