PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS FOR SPIRITUAL CLEANSING

“Have mercy upon me O God, according to your loving-kindness; your unfailing love; the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Against you only have I sinned of this evil in your sight; that you might be justified when you speak, and be clear of your sentence against me {Psalms 51:1-4}

This biblical passage is proclaimed as one of the greatest in the entire Bible concerning ‘confession and forgiveness’ Why? because it was written by David after he had committed adultery with Bathsheba and subsequently ordered her husband Uriah to be sent to the front line and killed in battle. However, David’s repentance of the godly sorrow for his sin, and God receiving a verbal confession of his turning away from sin and the denouncement of it, and to further ask for God’s restoration and forgiveness and David’s willingness to testify to others about the Grace of God-he was exonerated and forgiven by God. Also, this situation of his confession weighed on the Honor God's proclamation bestowal upon David-“A man after my own heart"

Know that as believers who focus on doing the right thing toward others, it shall be good and mindful to Walk in Love, Agree in Heart, Meditate, and Fast in Faith. As we call on the Lord to unite us in Fervent, Affective, and Persistent Prayer

The practice of the art and process of ‘Forgiveness’ should be a constant thought of mindful consciousness on the daily path of the journey. It is a must to be both resolved and fastened on being resolute in the indomitable pursuit to seek to get forgiveness and then to be complicit in the totality of the act of forgiveness for self and others. For example such utterance proclamation as the following:

“Search me, Oh Lord; cleanse me of anything that displeases you. Forgive me as I forgive others. I thank you for your constant provision, protection, and faithfulness in my life”

Believers can go direct and can boldly approach God’s throne and receive forgiveness for sin, which is revealed in Heb. 4:16, “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence. So that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need”

Confession and forgiveness is the ultimate way to search for Hope, Find ways to Cope, and also seeking and acknowledging sin and receiving forgiveness is tantamount to the Connection For The Joy of Healing..and Restoration to Full Healthiness

Steve Braxton, Bishop Marketplace Ministries, and National Clergy Fellowship outreach initiative, Former Assistant Bishop, Light of Illinois Diocese, Former Pastor and Lead Minister, The United Church of Hyde Park, Consisting of a compilation of United Methodist, United Church of Christ {UCC} and Presbyterian Churches sbrax57@gmail.com

 WORDS: THE UTTERANCES AND IMPACTFULNESS THEREOF;

The utterances of words from the mouth should be about the meditations of the heart and shall be intended as a blessing from Almighty God.

The creative utterance and proclamation of words lend themselves to the manifestation of dreams becoming a reality

Words spoke from one’s mouth thus the meditation of the heart

Carries the supplication and the intercession of the provisions and protection of God’s faithfulness in the life of another

This shall serve and becomes the divine testimony, that God is our Rock, our Strength, and our Redeemer-professed by those standing in the gap interceding in prayer to God for others

Therefore, being such an utterance proclamation of the ‘word’ it shall exude and manifest the power to Lift, Affirm, and be acceptable in the sight of Almighty God.

There is indeed power in the utterance of the spoken ‘word’ coming from the meditation of the heart as it serves to Magnify and Glorifies God

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to Almighty God” Amen...

Steve Braxton, Presiding Bishop, Marketplace Outreach Ministries, & National Clergy Fellowship initiatives, MBR Board of Director, National Association of Non-Profit & Executives {NANOE}, Former President, The Board of Directors Ecumenical Childcare Network, an affiliate of the National Council of Churches, USA, Former Assistant Bishop, Light Of Illinois Diocese, COGIC, International sbrax57@gmail.com http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com

 The Mindfulness Consciousness of “SOMETIMES”

In particular, the times that are now upon us are happening all around us. As such happening unfolds in the Here and Now in the midst of the “Sometimes” Genre. It makes you wonder in your mindful thoughts the sighs and the expression of uuummm.....

During the wherewithal of the throes and moments of “Sometimes” it shall be both wise and prudent to grasp and embrace the Holy Spirit as your teacher. In addition, know that other elements are available, namely:

• Reach out and touch the angels so they can become spiritual mates

• Grab select and read passages of the Bible, as your consummate Study Book {Ps 23, Gal 5:22-23

• The trials, tribulations, challenges, and roadblocks are your exams

• Prayer Becomes your utterance  proclamations and Attendance

• Praise and Worship are the essences of your Motto, Mission, Purpose, and assignment

• You must enroll now in the Church University to keep it real. BTW Tuition is free

• The Bonus Achievement Degree: Masters Crown of Life {MCL}

Bishop Steve Braxton, Marketplace Ministries, and National Clergy Fellowship initiatives, Lifestyle Change Practitioner-The Daniel Fast annual 40 days of Prayer, Meditation and reading of Biblical Scriptures beginning with {Daniel 1:1-23, also Critical writer, Blogger, and Author of non-fiction books memoirs and poetic verse stanza