on forgiveness

Yes dear Julie, beloved of the Lord,

You are quite right when you say it was an irrational thought, not you, and not really a sin. Thoughts can come from different sources – from yourself, from God and from the enemy. The irrational thought you had was obviously from the enemy.

Now just having a thought is not a sin. It’s what you do with it. A thought comes into your mind. It may be a temptation to sin, but that in itself is not a sin. The Bible says that Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin. You would remember that the devil tempted Jesus by putting a thought into His head, “If you are the Son of God…” But Jesus did not entertain it, and did not sin. In the same way, you were frustrated about the irrational thought you had, so did not sin. I don’t think that the voice that said “oh, no” was Jesus either. As you understand, your sins are washed white as snow. As far as the east is from the west so far has He removed our sins from us. So be reassured that all your sins have been forgiven.

Romans 8:1 says “There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” So do not allow the enemy to put condemnation on you.

And yes you are right - all your sins are forgiven by what Jesus did on the cross. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says “For He has made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that in Him we might be the righteousness’ of Christ. “ So when God looks at you, he sees the Righteousness of Christ.

And as for the sore, we command complete healing in Jesus’ Name. By His stripes we are healed.” We stand on His promises, and declare, the balm of healing oil, and all tissues completely restored.” In Jesus’ Name. Amen

With love and many blessings,
Marion