Repentance

I went to church this morning and this is what Pastor Hackbarth sermon was about. It was a really good sermon and I would like to pass it on. The title of this is repentance, people believe they know what this means but repentance means a promise or resolve not to repeat the offense; an attempt to make restitution for the wrong, or in some way to reverse the harmful effects of the wrong where possible. When we do wrong doings, and we know it's wrong, we feel dirty, as we have failed, and we just want to push it away and act like it never happened. The biggest thing that we feel we fail with is temptation. Being tempted is nothing to be ashamed of it is what we do after we are tempted that may be. We are always going to be tempted to do things that are wrong, but it's the decision to fall into the temptation or to turn the other way. If you decide to fall into the temptation than that is sin, not being tempted. It is hard to turn away from what we are tempted by because we are tempted by things we desire. The things we are tempted with fit so perfectly to us, that is why we fall into temptation. Like my pastor said, "It is like we are setting up our own trap, putting the bait in that we like, then falling right into our own trap." When we fall into temptation we give excuses and make it look like it's not our fault. My pastor used an example from Genesis when Adam and Eve ate from the tree. God came into the garden and asked them where they are. Adam told him they were hiding because they were naked. God then asked who told them they were naked, He also asked them if they ate from the tree. Automatically Adam put the blame on his wife, Eve. Adam tells God, "The woman you gave me, she gave me the fruit from the tree, and then I ate it." Did you also notice that not only did Adam pass the blame onto his wife, he also passed the blame onto God, by saying " the wife YOU gave me." Then God asked Eve "What have you done?" She then tells him that Satan deceived her and she ate the fruit. Eve also passed the blame on someone else, it wasn't her husband or God, it was Satan. We always tell ourselves that it is not our fault because Satan tempted us so it is his fault. No it's not, yes, Satan gives us the opportunity, influence, and a push, but it is OUR decision what we do with the temptation, what we do is our responsibility. Not God's, our friends, parents, or Satan's, it's ours! We all pass the blame on to other people because we don't want to admit to what we have done, it's much easier to just pass the blame. God was not asking Adam and Eve where they were because He wanted to know. God already knew where they are, God was asking so THEY realized where they were. We need to stop blaming others for what we do. If we do it, we need to take responsibility for it. We have control over ourselves. Also we try to compromise. The only thing that will save us from our sinning and guilt is repentance. If we ask God for forgiveness and try to make things right, then things will become right. Yes, like I have said before we are going to mess up. We struggle but that is what we have God for, not just struggling, but He is always there. He is going to go through the struggle with you, and He will help you. He love you so much and He wants to help you. I'm going to close this by saying, we trip up, we mess up, we fall into temptation because it is so easy, but we need to take responsibility for what we do and repent!. It is no one else fault for what we do, we can turn things around, God will help you out after falling in. God is amazing and He loves you unconditionally.

Some verses from the Bible(: (remember, these are from the message bible)

Don't let anyone under pressure to give in to evil say, "God is going to trip me up." God is impervious to evil and puts evil in no one's way. The temptation to give in to evil comes from us and us only. We have no one to blame but the leering, seducing flare up of our own lust. Lust gets pregnant, and has a baby: sin! Sin gros up to adulthood, and becomes the real killer. James 1-13-15

So let god work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He'll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master, it's the only way you'll get on your feet. James 4:7-10

Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You're not he only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ-eternal and glorious plans they are!- will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word, yes, He does. 1 Peter 5:8-11

No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down, He'll never let you be pushed past your limit, He'll always be there to help you come through it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

Music :D  
Tenth Avenue North-You Are More 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwtcwQwgdsA&NR=1&feature=fvwp

Thousand Foot Krutch- Out of Control
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ad1FSMu1I0

Prayer♥
Dear Jesus, Please help with the temptations that we face everyday. We know that we are always going to face temptations, especially the ones that fit so perfectly to us, but help us turn from the temptations that we face. Help us to not fall in. Let us know that even if you do fall, you will pull us out of it and help us go the other way. Thank your for each day you give us, we know that ever day counts, and tomorrow is not promised. Love you Jesus. In Jesus name, Amen♥

Love ya guys(:


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