JUNE 30
MATTHEW 6:15_Neither will your Father forgive your trespasses…
The unforgiveness box holds a variety of trespasses. The largest of the litter, betrayal, is an emotional trespass – a constant guest in the box. Emotional betrayal clings. It is very difficult to shake off. Emotional trespass resists submission to peace. It does not want to forgive.
Emotions can be tender and gentle or wild and violent. Like a horse, they need a bit and bridle. James 3:3 (KJV), “Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.” The more out of control our emotions, the harder they are to manage.
The central point of control and power is the heart. Rehearsing a trespass over and again in the heart makes a strong hold on emotions. The heart is bound by the trespass and cannot forgive.
On the other hand, a heart fed with the truths of Scripture is freed.
Psalm 32:8-9 (KJV),“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.’“.
PRAYER
God of Power, Please keep my heart under the control of Bible truths. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ can control emotions—I want Him to control mine!
The Works of Her Hands 