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To grieve the Holy Spirit is to live in a sinful way. We grieve the Holy Spirit by being angry, unforgiving spreadinglies, stealing,  being bitter and cursing. According to Ephesians 4:30–31 in the Bible, "And don't grieve the Holy Spirit of God, who sealed you for the day of redemption. Remove all bitterness, fury, and indignation, as well as brawling and slander, as well as all forms of malice." The day I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior was the day I received counselling, after living a life with countless mistakes and a careless lifestyle. God forgave me that day, and he gave me a reason to live. I recall, after a man of God laid his hand on me, saying, "Do not allow the sun to go by with your anger."

God made an effort and sent His Son, Jesus, to pay the penalty for our sin and reconcile us to Him. It doesn’t matter whether you came to this site by mistake or on purpose. Today you are given another day for you to reconcile with Him. God wants to set you free from all of your transgressions and make your heart as white as snow right now. He promises to bring peace to your heart and free you from the burden of guilt. He wants to bring peace to your heart and liberate you from the burden of guilt. Jesus knows the storm you're in and the issues you're dealing with.

Many people know more about generational curses than generational blessings.  In Exodus chapter 20 verse 6, God points out to us that he can show love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.  Our kindness and faithfulness draw us closer to God, and that can cause God to bless us, not only us, but our families and future generations.  A pure life attract God’s favor and generational blessings.  God’s favor and generational blessings were bestowed upon Abraham and his family as a result of his faithfulness. 

A sin that God will not forgive is unforgiveness, because the Bible says that if we do not forgive those who sin against us, God will not forgive us (Luke 11:25-26). By holding on to our anger, we cause ourselves extra grief when we fail to forgive.  When we hold grudges against others, we are behaving in a way that is not pleasant to God, makes it hard to pray and maintain a good living connection with Him. God will not hear our prayers unless we also demonstrate that we are willing to forgive. We should forgive people because God has forgiven us via Jesus (according to Ephesians 4:32).

Jesus used a parable in the book of Luke 13:6-8. In the parable, the vineyard owner gives the tree another year of life. In the same way, God provides us with another day, another hour, in His mercy. Christ stands at the door of each man's heart, knocking and seeking entrance. And if there is no fruit, no repentance, then God's patience will come to an end, and the unfruitless, unrepentant person will be cut down. We are all living on borrowed time; the end is near. Human life is truly a borrowed life, and its owner has the right to reclaim it at any time.

When you feel empty and defeated, turn to God for help, because he is the source of your strength. If you feel like God isn’t by your side, it’s definitely a sign that you are doubting his presence. When Jesus' disciples' boat began to sink, they had no idea that Jesus was testing them. They panicked and screamed, believing they were going to die, and Jesus responded, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" (8:25–26 Matthew). It's difficult to hold on to all of the promises we've learnt during the good days when we're in the midst of a storm. But often, our faith is tested to see if we are practicing and applying God's word.

Jesus came to bring the fulfilment of the prophecy written in Isaiah 60:1. He is the one who brought light in the universe. He is the one who provides hope, freedom, forgiveness, and love to the world. The book of John chapter 8:12, "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Let’s arise from the darkness, affliction, and disaster into the light, blessing, and happiness of the new things t o come.  The glory of the LORD, His beauty and splendour, will shine upon us, and we will shine by reflecting His glory.  The light within us is to shine so brightly and beautifully that those on the outside are drawn in.

God intends for all people to find their identity in Christ. When you started a relationship with Jesus, he gave you a new spirit, and you are no longer the same person you were before you became a Christian. However, you’ll keep learning and growing every day for the rest of your life as you steadily become more like Jesus.  A person without a true identity will live carelessly, wasting time and getting into too many troubles. Because you weren't designed to be that way, you'll find yourself more frustrated than ever. Your true identity allows you to mold your life the way it is supposed to be. Discover who you are today in Christ and have the confidence to be that person.

Today I want to remind you that you didn’t come into this world by mistake. God wasn’t bored when he was creating you. He sent you into this world for a purpose. And you are given a choice, and that choice is in your hands, and you choose whether to hand it to God or blow it. I don’t know how many chances he has given you in life to discover your true identity, but today he has given you another chance to do so.  God created us to reflect his image, to rule over creation, and to multiply.

In John 14:14 of the Bible, we are told that anything we ask in Jesus' name will be granted. What we ask isn't constrained. We believe that our God is a God of peace who listens intently to the prayers of the righteous. We know that only God can lift us up when a situation arises that empties or suppresses us. We rely on him for our strength, which is why we seek him out on a daily basis.  Prayer  We pray for Ukraine and stand with it as God is with us. May God bring peace, unity, and love to all the shattered families. May the Holy Spirit warmth and protect them. We pray that the Spirit of Wisdom and Humility would enlighten and soften our world leaders. In Jesus' name, we pray for dignity and peace for them amen.

I've been in the presence of a variety of people, but nothing compares to being in the presence of God. It's such a relief to know that God has your back. Knowing that God is your protector and rampart is a double blessing. One thing I know is that God never leaves nor forsakes his children. Our God, according to the Bible, is a dependable God. Praying a thank you prayer is a wonderful way to express our sincere thanks to God. And to remind ourselves that we wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for Him and His grace.