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October 9, 2023

The Divine Obedience of God

By Dr. LaTasha Hamlett

In our journey of faith, we often focus on our own obedience to God’s commands and teachings. We strive to live righteous lives and walk in His ways. But have you ever paused to reflect on God’s obedience? Yes, God is obedient, and His obedience reveals His unending love and faithfulness to us.

Obedience in Creation: God’s obedience can be seen from the very beginning—in the act of creation. In Genesis, we read that God spoke, and the universe came into existence. He obediently followed His divine plan, creating the heavens, the earth, and all living things. God’s obedience to His creative purpose is a testament to His unwavering commitment to His own word.

    Obedience in His Promises: Throughout the Bible, we find numerous promises that God has made to His people. He has consistently fulfilled these promises with perfect obedience. Consider the story of Abraham and Sarah, who waited many years for the fulfillment of God’s promise of a son. God remained obedient to His word, and Isaac was born, illustrating God’s faithfulness in keeping His promises.

    Obedience in Sending His Son: The pinnacle of God’s obedience is seen in the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem humanity. Despite knowing the immense suffering Jesus would endure, God obeyed His divine plan for salvation. Jesus obediently accepted the cross, taking on the sins of the world, and through His obedience, we find redemption and eternal life.

    Obedience in Our Lives: God’s obedience doesn’t stop at creation or the sending of His Son. It continues in our lives today. He is obedient to His promise to be with us always (Matthew 28:20). He listens to our prayers, guides us through His Word, and provides us with the Holy Spirit to empower us to live obedient lives.

    Our Response: As we contemplate God’s obedience, it should inspire us to respond in kind. We should strive for obedience to His commands, trusting in His perfect plan for our lives. Our obedience is an act of love and devotion to the One who has been obedient to us from the beginning.

    God’s obedience is a beautiful reflection of His character—faithful, unwavering, and loving. It is a reminder that we serve a God who keeps His promises and obeys His own divine plan for our salvation. Let us respond with gratitude and obedience in our own lives, knowing that we follow a God who has been obedient to us in every way.


    Today, I choose to walk in obedience to God’s will because His obedience precedes mine.

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    April 29, 2016

    Daily Affirmation – Forgiveness

    By Dr. LaTasha Hamlett

    Today, I choose to forgive because I was forgiven.

    It is actually harder to walk around with anger, resentment, and hatred. These emotions and feelings take  hold to you and weigh you down while keeping you from experiencing the joys of life and the joys that come from the lord.  When you forgive, do not excuse your brother or sister’s behavior, however, let your  forgiveness, stop their behavior from destroying your heart.

    The Lord Jesus Christ himself has laid his life down for us, in order for us to live. He died in order to forgive our transgressions and ours sins. The lord has made it possible for us to live and not die through a forgiveness that is only found in him.

    With that being said, isn’t only right to forgive our neighbors for the iniquities that were performed against us? To forgive them of the harmed they have caused us? To forgive them for the way they mistreated us? Shouldn’t we forgive them because forgiveness will heal our own pain and free us from the bondage of unforgiveness? We should forgive our brothers and sisters, because we have been forgiven.

    The bible tells us in Matthew 18: 21-22 that Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven.

    Continue to forgive as the Lord continues to forgive you.

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    April 26, 2016

    Daily Affirmation – Forgiveness

    By Dr. LaTasha Hamlett

    Today, I forgive myself one day at a time until I reach complete forgiveness.

    Forgiveness can be a process, and sometimes a process that will take several steps to reach. Some our journeys towards self-forgiveness may take longer than others. The damaged and harm we may have inflicted on ourselves may be 100 more times devastating, than the harm someone else may have caused. However, we can make a choice to no longer dwell in the past and allow God to do a new thing in us. The journey towards self-forgiveness can be an arduous journey but a freeing one.

    Choose to break free of the chains that have kept and that are keeping you captive. Let forgiveness free you from the bondage of your past.

    Self-forgiveness is the first step towards freedom and an act of self-love.

    Isaiah 43:18-19
    18 “Forget the former things;
    do not dwell on the past.
    19 See, I am doing a new thing!
    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
    I am making a way in the wilderness
    and streams in the wasteland.

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    April 24, 2016

    Daily Affirmation – Forgiveness

    By Dr. LaTasha Hamlett

    Today, I choose to forgive myself. Self-forgiveness is essential in order for me to grow.

    I will no longer be stuck in the past, I recognize the past is just that “the past.” My past will have no bearing in my future. I choose to learn from my mistakes and no longer be in bondage because of them. I accept my mistakes and decisions for what they were, I do not condone my wrongs, I am accountable for them.

    There is no room for guilt, shame, and regrets in my today, tomorrow, or any other day in the future.

    I acknowledge that there is a reason for every lesson, and in that lesson, there is a blessing.

    God’s mercy for us, allows us to move forward in our lives.

    Psalm 103:11-12  “For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

     

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    April 23, 2016

    Daily Affirmation – Forgiveness

    By Dr. LaTasha Hamlett

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    Today, I forgive those who have harmed me in my past and peacefully detach them from my life. Today, I choose to walk in the spirit of forgiveness.

    According the the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Forgiveness is “to stop feeling anger about (something) : to forgive someone for (something wrong)”.

    Today can be the day that you decide to let go and let God and to no longer be bound by the spirit of unforgiveness. You no longer have to let it rob you of your dreams, joy, hope and happiness. Today you can make the  decision to say goodbye to resentment, anger, and fear through forgiveness.

    The bible tells us in Matthew 6:14-15: For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

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