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That's Psalms, by the way. =)
Here. Let me fix that for you:

Psalms 51:1-3

Straight out of the KJV.

This was in my Bible study tonight. That, and other Scriptures regarding God's grace and forgiveness. The sin even being as the thought crosses one's mind, even if it will never come to pass. And the question: when do we know we are forgiven? When do we KNOW that we've gone beyond just talking about behaving, and when we really are? Because it's not enough to just show it. Never mind the rest of the world and what they see. We have to feel it, to the point where we don't even know we're doing it. It has to be as natural as breathing. But once taken care of, the world will see that it is.
What. You think that's too much? Impossible? lol
Nah. Not really. There are a lot of things that we learn to do this way. Think of the skills that you have. The ones that never cross your mind during the day. Things that you don't even think about - just go into auto-pilot and do. Whether it be cleaning house, you daily grind (job), brushing your teeth in the morning (don't tell me you haven't slept through that. lol). We all have some thing that we're having a difficult time letting go of. Something that's on our minds, that we know that we have to fix. Or something that we really don't see as a problem, but deep down we might just be thinking about it. Rather resentfully, maybe. =) But how to fix it?
Not impossible, though. Not if these other things can be achieved.

First step. Know that with YHWH/God, nothing's impossible.

Mat 19:26


A few things to help:

Psalm 62:11


Job 26:14


Psalm 136:12


Job 9:4

Quote:

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Next step: Just get over it. Give it to God. Let it go. And think about... I don't know... how about the things that are good that you're doing to focus on? Maybe... more that than how hard it is to face the bad things. Not saying denial, or rose-colored glassed. This is serious business here. You don't want to outright ignore the problem. Just let go of the anger and the resentment for a bit, and relax. lol there's nobody else that has to be involved, even. Just you and Yahweh. You can hide it all from the rest of the world. You gonna hide for Him? Suuurre...
rolleyes Whatever.

John 14:1-3



1 Peter 5:7


Philippians 4:6-7




Know that there's work to be done. Doesn't matter if you're having a hard time dealing with that last snack cake, the woman/man that you see walking down the street that's just too hot for words (and finally remembered you have a SPOUSE), the annoying co-worker that you dread seeing on that first day of the week that you really want to... yeah. That last pack of cigarettes, or the liquor cabinet that you just stocked, and you don't even have a party planned.
Then time to party (take care of business). God's way.

I can say this, because I've had some of those things that are 'impossible' to fix, or 'cure', or whatever things could never happen. For one thing, I'm a raging alcoholic, never mind that I've been dry for... I don't know... well, several years (more than I can count on all ten fingers. Maybe more. But a long time I was hooked). Suffice it to say, there was a time that I spent a whole paycheck, for more weeks than I can tell you, on nothing but booze. Don't ask me where my meals came from, because I haven't got a clue. But I really had to sit and remember that it happened at all. Why? Because I really don't care to bother anymore. I've got other things to do, and to be honest, it doesn't come to mind. I had one of those reality checks though, the ones where you have a choice between heading back down that road, or begging God to save your sorry butt. Guess what I chose. lol
Let me think. I'm sure there's something else... it's not like I'm all that... Oh! My first ex. Now... he wasn't what you'd call a model husband. It was one of those long-drawn out, more like a barroom brawl than a marriage, things. My sin? I HATED him. With a passion. Daily, I'd think of the ways I wanted to hurt him. But it was tearing my kids up, so I had to stop and think. What's it doing to them? Then I thought about what it was doing to my relationship with Yahashua (Jesus). Talk about a guilt trip in both. He's not dead yet, but the thought was there. See what I mean? It was there to the point where it was running my life. More than God was (well, that's not really so, is it. God does what He does, and never mind. lol). But I had to let that go. And now I don't think about him unless someone brings up a related subject, and it's mostly to pray. About him, and that I never go back to that.
These are examples. Not very good ones, but I think you get the picture. Put your own examples in there, that'll do.
NOT A QUICK FIX. Well, with some it is. Know that these things, and others in my life, were not a decision taken lightly. And only by the grace of Yahweh were they achieved.
How bad do you want it? How bad do you want Him in your life, and to take over that problem? Between you and Elohim (God). This isn't to make anybody feel bad. (One day I'll figure out when helping isn't helping. lol). This is to let people know that they CAN. But give it some thought. Let Him take some of that over for you, so that you can get some of it taken care of. Let Him FORGIVE you. And let it go. Once it's gone, truly GONE, He doesn't bring it back. Are YOU going to? wink

Bible - Book of Instructions Before Leaving Earth (my other best friend told me that one. lol)
Best text book ever. lol

May you all be blessed in His grace, guidance, and mercy. Amein.
~MW

Yes! But I was saving that for another post. Little at a time. You know how I ramble. lol
Thank you, Sis. I really appreciate this. =)
God bless.
~MW