Peel that Onion

"And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive Him, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you, your wrong doing"    

                                                                                                Mark 11:25   CSB

(The Christian Standard Bible, New Living Translation and several others, omit verse 26. This is probably because verse 25 says it all - 'forgive so the your Father in heaven will also forgive you.' However, this does not take us away from the truth Jesus was teaching us.)

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When you peel an onion, notice how many layers there are. Imagine, if you will, that each layer represents a hurt from the past. It may also represent something that you regret or feel guilty about. This is a very good way of allowing God to take these things from you.

Just like the onion, as you peel it, it may bring tears. This is God's way of stripping you from the hurts of the past and also, the many disappointments you have had to endure. Each layer can represent a time in your life that was not pleasant. As you strip the layer away by talking and praying with God, He can begin to set you free.

You need to remember all of the things that wounded you in the past. make a list of them - one by one. Note that this is not a record of wrongs that you are keeping (1 Corinthians 13:5), but an action plan you are bringing to God for prayer and ministry purposes. Don't forget that they are still firmly in your memory; so this action plan is a way of permanently deleting them from your life.

Therefore, proceed as follows:

(1)   Write the Action Plan

(2).  Ask forgiveness for each entry

(3).  Forgive the person or issue that hurt you

(4).  Set them loose, thus setting yourself free too. You owe them nothing and vice-versa

It may take some time to complete this but, don't rush it. Spend time on each subject until you know within, that God has dealt with it. Once you are sure that you are free from it, scratch it off your list until you can destroy the list completely. Then refuse, point blank to re-visit these areas. You have been set free - enjoy it.

NB. The idea for Peel that Onion, originated from my wife , Hazel Howard

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