Let Me Share A Brief Statement With You What A Friend Wrote

The internet really can be used as a great tool for witnessing when it is used in the right manner. I read this today and thought you may enjoy reading it. I did not write this a friend of mine did and we connected today after not seeing each other for a while. Just the statement in capital letters was written by my friend. The rest of the writing comes forth from me.
GOD DETERMINES WHO WALKS INTO YOUR LIFE...IT'S UP TO YOU WHO YOU LET WALK AWAY, WHO YOU LET STAY AND WHO YOU REFUSE TO LET GO.
It kind of hits you right in your heart doesn't it? That my friend is what we call free will. God will connect people but it really is our choice of whom we will allow to stay connected or set free so to speak. People will come and go in your life. Sometimes they are there your entire life and other times they are there for a season. Whatever amount of time they are in your life cherish the time spent with them because you just never know when the last time you say goodbye will be the last time you will have contact with them. When you look at it in that light it will cause you to do some soul searching. Suppose you met someone, a perfect stranger and you have no clue as to why you met. God knows why He connected you and for the purpose. More than likely, if it was God that did the connecting there is a greater purpose behind it other than a few nice pleasantries. No matter what the situation may be never forget that kindness and respect are the most important virtues to operate in.
A person can share everything with you and extend kindness towards you but it truly is your choice if you will ever even receive it first of all and then if you will return it. If you receive it you have been blessed. If you return it you will probably be more blessed than you can even imagine. I have a heart for people and more specifically, people that have been hurt by others. God has blessed me with having empathy and concern for others. That is why I can be an encourager because God instills this inside of me. Lately, I was reminded how important it is to reach out to others in an evangelistic manner. Every year the church that I attend has a Spring Seed Offering. It is usually a seed that is planted in the form of money and there are numerous testimonies that spring forth from this. This year our pastor will still have a Spring Seed but this year it will be void of cash seeds being planted. He wants the seeds that will be planted to focus on how many people we will reach out to with the gospel and to share the salvation message with them. As soon as he mentioned that at our vision meeting I was convicted instantly. I told him I needed to get a Chick tract back on my blog page. I am so sorry for the weeks it has been removed. If you read my blog during that period of time and I did not have the plan of salvation there for you to review, please forgive me. I wish that no person would perish in hell for eternity. Again, I am reminded of the day when it was as though the floor of my room opened up and I was able to hear the wretched screams that were filled with torment and horror that came from hell. You do not want to go there for eternity. As I write this it brings tears to my eyes because it was not good what I heard. I do not think that the Lord allowed that to happen to me to just skip through life carefree. He does tend to bring people into my life that have endured suffering of some sort. Sometimes they will disclose it to me and other times Holy Spirit will disclose it to me. Not always am I given details I just get feelings in general.
It seems to be that I can look beyond a persons pain or tragedy and see into their heart. When I am blessed to see this it is usually not for my benefit it is to let the person know that life is and will be good again for them. It is a true honor to be able to be the vessel to see God do His work.
I speak to all that have had a broken heart by either a person or a group or even a church. The best place you can be in your life it to chose to forgive them. Once you forgive then God can release you of the pain and suffering that incurred by the deep hurt. Once you forgive them then I suggest to you that you speak these words,"I break any ungodly soul ties between me and _________________ and ______________ and me. I draw a Jesus Christ bloodline between me and __________________and ____________________and me. I shut any doors that have been open to the enemy during my time of anger and hurt and I chose life this very day. Fill the areas in my life Holy Spirit that were filled with hate and anger with love and peace. I release this group of people or person or church to you this very day and bless them. In Jesus name I pray this and believe that it is done. Amen"