Hurt By Someone? Well Only God is Holy

"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy"

1 Peter 1:15-16

While in the midst of praising God at Sunday Worship Service, tears begin to stream down my face. Thoughts of being hurt by someone I loved someone I looked up to, and respected more than anyone else, began to overwhelm me.

I cried to the Lord with questions of how could that person have done that to me? Then, while I thought I was ministering to God, He began to minister to me. The words of the song we sang began to ring true. I heard the words, “Only You are holy, only You are worthy, only You are wonderful. For there is no one else like you, Who is faithful ever true, All my love, my heart, my life is a testimony.”

In that moment, I realized I had been holding man to an impossible standard, placing him in a position only meant for God. It was then that I understood, although I was hurt, I too have hurt someone.

At some point in time, we all have hurt someone, whether it was intentional or unintentional. But what happens when we are the enemy in someone else’s story? And the enemy that God will take care of, is you?  Yes, He will take care of your enemies but God's promise to "take care of your enemy" might be a call to grace and restoration, to forgive them after they turn from their wrongdoing. (2 Peter 3:9) 

Ultimately, isn't that what you want God to do for you? Psalm 37:23-24

In that moment my focus left what had been done to me and went to what Jesus had been done for us Romans 5:8. For we all have sinned and come short of God's glory Romans 3:23. There is not one man that does not sin Ecclesiastes 7:20. 

My focus then left that person's sins and fell on my own. I then begin to pray; Lord have mercy on us and forgive us. Psalm 67:1 While ministering to God, He revealed to me that truly, “Only He is holy, only He is worthy, only He is wonderful. For there is no one else like Him, Who is faithful ever true, All my love, my heart, my life is a testimony.” 1 Peter 1:16

I stand today as a testimony for I have enemies that have hurt me and I have been an enemy that have hurt others. I repented and He's been faithful ever true and ALL my love, my heart, my life is a testimony of what He has done for us. Mark 12:33

God says, "Stop reflecting on what your enemy, your husband/wife, your mom, your dad, your friend, your cousin, your sister, your children, your niece, your nephew, your co-worker, your boss or even your Pastor have done to you. Remember ________________ (insert your name) you too have sinned and come short of My glory. You are my child, now do what I have not only instructed you to do, but commanded you to do. Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. Do this not simply for them but so that you and Me can stay together in my presence. I truly love you."

Take a moment and minister to God today, you just might find He has called you so that He could minister to you. Listen to Donnie McClurkin's song "Only You are Holy" and let it minister to you today.

Today’s Prayer

Dear Father God,

O Most Holy and Righteous God, today we simply bow down and worship You. For only You are Holy, only You are worthy, only You are wonderful. For there is no one else like You, Who is faithful ever true, All our love, our hearts, our lives are a testimony.

Thank You for all that you have saved us from, all that you have delivered us from, and all that you continue to keep us from. Forgive us today for the times we placed man where only you should reign. Help us keep our focus on the Cross where Jesus' precious blood was shed for all. 

Thank you for the blood that can keep us in your presence. What love!!! How can we ever repay!!! What shall we render unto you Lord for all of Your benefits toward us? We will lift up the cup of salvation and praise Your name Lord for saving us.

In your great, mighty, and holy name we pray, Amen, Amen, Amen!!!

(Now make it personal)

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