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What If I Don’t Want To Forgive Them?

September 29, 2014 By: Melissa

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Today I’m sharing over at the Internet Cafe Devotions site and I’m talking about something I’ve wrestled with a lot. Here’s a sneak peek.

When we hold on to that anger, resentment, bitterness, anxiety, frustration, and angst we are the ones left as a hot mess. Not the person or persons that “wronged” us, but us. Chances are they have moved on and gone about their lives while we wrestle and roll over what they said, what they did, how they deceived us or let us down.

We make ourselves sick.
We stress ourselves out and they have moved on.

Why? Why do we do that?

We don’t want that to happen.
We don’t want to wrestle with the anxiety and stress, but we do.

…to find out Why It’s Important To Forgive, Even When…We Don’t Want To make sure to go over to the Internet Cafe Devotions site today.

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 Want to know more about the Internet Cafe Devotions site?

The Internet Café unites women of faith; unites women through the exhortation, edification and encouragement of each other through God’s guiding hand. We seek to unite women regardless of our stage of life or the signs that mark our church doors. Passionately we believe that through our written words we can support women on their own personal journey of faith, inspiring them to live as true disciples.

 

 

 

 

Godly Gals ~ Real Women, Real Life, Real Faith ~ Stephanie Shott

January 5, 2012 By: Melissa

Weeds in Our Souls
By: Stephanie Shott

Before we went to the mission field, my husband owned a landscape company. He was known for his designer landscape plans and meticulously manicured lawns.

Designing, planting, pruning, mowing, blowing, edging and hedging. He did it all and he did it well. But no matter how detailed or diligent he was, he could not eradicate the weeds. Even when it was time to re-sod and he rooted up all the dirt and sprayed the bare soil like crazy with weed killer, he still had to wage war with the weeds later on that year.

He relentlessly fought to keep those weeds at bay, but the roots were virtually indestructible and so he had to consistently and diligently deal with those pesky weeds.

As I was praying about what to share as a guest on Godly Gals, I noticed Melissa’s Romans 12:1-2 mantra and immediately knew I needed to share this parallel principle in light of such a profound passage of Scripture.

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

The phrases, present your bodies, do not be conformed and be transformed are all calls to constant surrender. No magic bullet here. Each command comes with a call to consistency. All are intentional instructions for an incessant killing of the weeds in our souls.

On the surface, all may be beautiful, but down deep, weeds grow. They grow in our sod and they grow in our souls. The weeds of sin, sorrow, temptation and bitterness tenaciously tuck themselves in the depths of our hearts and begin to spring up without warning.

At times we unknowingly feed them when we allow the thoughts of our painful pasts to consume our hearts and minds. We feed them when we endorse unhealthy emotions or give ear to the enemy’s lies. We feed them when we wear our hearts on our sleeves and insulting words on our tongues.

Like the weeds buried deep beneath the soil, the weeds in our souls need perennial picking if we are going to be a living sacrifice that is holy and acceptable unto God. We present our bodies as a living sacrifice each time we lay our lives on the altar…weeds and all.

We consistently choose not to be conformed to this world when we are willing to wage war with the weeds that seem to shove their way to the surface. We intentionally decide to be transformed by renewing our minds when we desire to sift through the seeds of doubt, fear and failure that seem to hide in our hearts.

I’ve definitely got my share of weeds in my soul. Weeds of doubt, fear, impatience and a past that can wreak havoc on my heart. They may stay dormant for a while, but if I don’t stand ready to wage war, they will spring forth and bring a harvest of hideous and obvious growth. A weed infested mess in need of complete re-sodding.

I don’t want my life to look like that. So, if I want Romans 12:1-2 to be my mantra too, I must diligently deal with my weeds.

What weeds do you need to consistently deal with in your life?
How do you keep the weeds of your soul at bay?
Which weeds need to be burnt on the altar of sacrifice?

Stephanie Shott is a popular, practical and passionate speaker who travels internationally to share hope for the hurting, peace for the weary and truth for all. She is also the author of Understanding What Matters Most (a Bible study on Ecclesiastes).

You can contact Stephanie here:
Website: www.stephanieshott.com or via email: stephanieshott@me.com

You can find Stephanie here as well:
Stephanie is a Speaker Chick: www.speakerchicks.com
Stephanie writes for Scripture Dig: www.scripturedig.com

Stephanie is also working on a new project:
The M.O.M. Initiative will give Christian mothers an easy, hands on approach to passionately pursue a mentor relationship with younger mothers and mothers-to-be and ultimately impact the next generation for Christ.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Stephanie, you have no idea how happy it makes me to see your bright smiling face here for the Godly Gals series! What a sweet gift your friendship is and I look forward to the day (this year!) that we can sit down face to face over a cup of coffee and celebrate this amazing journey God has had us on!

Thank you for sharing so beautifully today for the first Godly Gals post in 2012…I love it!

The Godly Gals series is was started over two years ago as a way to show “Real Women, Real Life, Real Faith” in action and we have been so blessed over that time to have some truly remarkable women come hang out with us.

The whole concept behind this series is to show each of us that we can take our everyday, ordinary lives and place it as our offering to Him. The women that have shared and the women that will share this next year are just real women living out their real life with a big ole dose of real faith!

I hope you take some time to pray about joining us…If you’d like more information about sending something in for the series, then email me at melsworldministry {at} gmail {dot} com and I’ll send you the guideline.

I look forward to hearing from you!
~ Melissa

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Godly Gals ~ Real Women, Real Life, Real Faith ~ Stephanie Shott

January 5, 2012 By: Melissa

Weeds in Our Souls
By: Stephanie Shott

Before we went to the mission field, my husband owned a landscape company. He was known for his designer landscape plans and meticulously manicured lawns.

Designing, planting, pruning, mowing, blowing, edging and hedging. He did it all and he did it well. But no matter how detailed or diligent he was, he could not eradicate the weeds. Even when it was time to re-sod and he rooted up all the dirt and sprayed the bare soil like crazy with weed killer, he still had to wage war with the weeds later on that year.

He relentlessly fought to keep those weeds at bay, but the roots were virtually indestructible and so he had to consistently and diligently deal with those pesky weeds.

As I was praying about what to share as a guest on Godly Gals, I noticed Melissa’s Romans 12:1-2 mantra and immediately knew I needed to share this parallel principle in light of such a profound passage of Scripture.

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

The phrases, present your bodies, do not be conformed and be transformed are all calls to constant surrender. No magic bullet here. Each command comes with a call to consistency. All are intentional instructions for an incessant killing of the weeds in our souls.

On the surface, all may be beautiful, but down deep, weeds grow. They grow in our sod and they grow in our souls. The weeds of sin, sorrow, temptation and bitterness tenaciously tuck themselves in the depths of our hearts and begin to spring up without warning.

At times we unknowingly feed them when we allow the thoughts of our painful pasts to consume our hearts and minds. We feed them when we endorse unhealthy emotions or give ear to the enemy’s lies. We feed them when we wear our hearts on our sleeves and insulting words on our tongues.

Like the weeds buried deep beneath the soil, the weeds in our souls need perennial picking if we are going to be a living sacrifice that is holy and acceptable unto God. We present our bodies as a living sacrifice each time we lay our lives on the altar…weeds and all.

We consistently choose not to be conformed to this world when we are willing to wage war with the weeds that seem to shove their way to the surface. We intentionally decide to be transformed by renewing our minds when we desire to sift through the seeds of doubt, fear and failure that seem to hide in our hearts.

I’ve definitely got my share of weeds in my soul. Weeds of doubt, fear, impatience and a past that can wreak havoc on my heart. They may stay dormant for a while, but if I don’t stand ready to wage war, they will spring forth and bring a harvest of hideous and obvious growth. A weed infested mess in need of complete re-sodding.

I don’t want my life to look like that. So, if I want Romans 12:1-2 to be my mantra too, I must diligently deal with my weeds.

What weeds do you need to consistently deal with in your life?
How do you keep the weeds of your soul at bay?
Which weeds need to be burnt on the altar of sacrifice?

Stephanie Shott is a popular, practical and passionate speaker who travels internationally to share hope for the hurting, peace for the weary and truth for all. She is also the author of Understanding What Matters Most (a Bible study on Ecclesiastes).

You can contact Stephanie here:
Website: www.stephanieshott.com or via email: stephanieshott@me.com

You can find Stephanie here as well:
Stephanie is a Speaker Chick: www.speakerchicks.com
Stephanie writes for Scripture Dig: www.scripturedig.com

Stephanie is also working on a new project:
The M.O.M. Initiative will give Christian mothers an easy, hands on approach to passionately pursue a mentor relationship with younger mothers and mothers-to-be and ultimately impact the next generation for Christ.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Stephanie, you have no idea how happy it makes me to see your bright smiling face here for the Godly Gals series! What a sweet gift your friendship is and I look forward to the day (this year!) that we can sit down face to face over a cup of coffee and celebrate this amazing journey God has had us on!

Thank you for sharing so beautifully today for the first Godly Gals post in 2012…I love it!

The Godly Gals series is was started over two years ago as a way to show “Real Women, Real Life, Real Faith” in action and we have been so blessed over that time to have some truly remarkable women come hang out with us.

The whole concept behind this series is to show each of us that we can take our everyday, ordinary lives and place it as our offering to Him. The women that have shared and the women that will share this next year are just real women living out their real life with a big ole dose of real faith!

I hope you take some time to pray about joining us…If you’d like more information about sending something in for the series, then email me at melsworldministry {at} gmail {dot} com and I’ll send you the guideline.

I look forward to hearing from you!
~ Melissa

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LeadHer Ministry Radio Interview

July 19, 2011 By: Melissa

A couple of months ago I was blessed to be the first “guest” on the brand new LeadHer Radio network. Since then there are plenty more great shows. 
If you’ve ever wondered what Mel’s World is all about or what’s truly on my heart, then take a few minutes and listen in to the radio show below. I’d love to hear from you after you listen in.
Join your hosts Christie Love and Susan Lawrence for LeadHer Radio. LeadHer strives to encourage, educate, and equip women to make an impact in their world for Christ. Melissa Mashburn talks today.
Listen to internet radio with CWA Radio on Blog Talk Radio

If you are interested, there are lots more LeadHer Radio shows to listen to, look at the list below for some great interviews;
6-30-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Angel Tucker, DISC Personality
6-23-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer Radio Producer Trina Wilcox
6-16-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Carol Davis
6-9-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to President of Christian Work at Home Mom, Jill Hart
6-2-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Author, Leslie Lamb
5-26-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer Praise and Worship Leader Lori Mosteller
5-19-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer Local Director Angela Bickford
5-12-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to professional organizing expert Barbara Hemphill
5-5-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Singer/Songwriter Sarah Schieber
4-28-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Coach Kip Drown of CSU Pueblo
4-21-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer speaker Lyn Smith.
4-14-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer speaker Melissa Mashburn.
4-7-11 ~ LeadHer Radio’s first show where we discuss the vision of LeadHer.

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LeadHer Ministry Radio Interview

July 19, 2011 By: Melissa

A couple of months ago I was blessed to be the first “guest” on the brand new LeadHer Radio network. Since then there are plenty more great shows. 
If you’ve ever wondered what Mel’s World is all about or what’s truly on my heart, then take a few minutes and listen in to the radio show below. I’d love to hear from you after you listen in.
Join your hosts Christie Love and Susan Lawrence for LeadHer Radio. LeadHer strives to encourage, educate, and equip women to make an impact in their world for Christ. Melissa Mashburn talks today.
Listen to internet radio with CWA Radio on Blog Talk Radio

If you are interested, there are lots more LeadHer Radio shows to listen to, look at the list below for some great interviews;
6-30-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Angel Tucker, DISC Personality
6-23-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer Radio Producer Trina Wilcox
6-16-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Carol Davis
6-9-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to President of Christian Work at Home Mom, Jill Hart
6-2-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Author, Leslie Lamb
5-26-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer Praise and Worship Leader Lori Mosteller
5-19-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer Local Director Angela Bickford
5-12-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to professional organizing expert Barbara Hemphill
5-5-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Singer/Songwriter Sarah Schieber
4-28-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to Coach Kip Drown of CSU Pueblo
4-21-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer speaker Lyn Smith.
4-14-11 ~ LeadHer Radio talks to LeadHer speaker Melissa Mashburn.
4-7-11 ~ LeadHer Radio’s first show where we discuss the vision of LeadHer.

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