23364 Have I Sinned Against Others?

By being untruthful?

“Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, because we are members of one another.” —Ephesians 4:25

By being envious?

“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.” —James 3:14

By wanting what they have?

“You must not desire another man’s wife, nor should you crave his house, his field, his male and female servants, his ox, his donkey, or anything else he owns.” —Deuteronomy 5:21

By being greedy?

“The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.” —Proverbs 15:27

By tempting others to sin?

“But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a huge millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the open sea. —Matthew 18:6

By defrauding or stealing?

“You must not oppress your neighbor or commit robbery against him. You must not withhold the wages of the hired laborer overnight until morning. ” —Leviticus 19:13

By falsely praising or complimenting?

“For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.” —Romans 16:18

By deceiving?

“In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.” —1 Thessalonians 4:6

By being hypocritical?

“They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.” —Titus 1:16

By neglecting their needs?

“See here – this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters had majesty, abundance of food, and enjoyed carefree ease, but they did not help the poor and needy.”—Ezekiel 16:49

By being judgmental?

“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For by the standard you judge you will be judged, and the measure you use will be the measure you receive. Why do you see the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to see the beam of wood in your own?  Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye,’ while there is a beam in your own? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” —Matthew 7:1-5

By being vengeful or bitter?

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.  Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. ” —Romans 12:17,19

By slandering?

“Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge. ” —James 4:11

By showing favoritism?

“Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind. ” —1 Timothy 5:21

By being unfair or unjust?

“You must not deal unjustly in judgment: you must neither show partiality to the poor nor honor the rich. You must judge your fellow citizen fairly.” —Leviticus 19:15

By causing strife or quarrels?

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.  And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient.” —2 Timothy 2:23-24

By getting angry with them?

“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.” —James 1:19-20

By being hateful?

“But the one who hates his fellow Christian is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.” —1 John 2:11

By gossiping about them?

“The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.” —Proverbs 20:19

By not returning good for evil?

“See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. ” —1 Thessalonians 5:15

By looking down on others?

“We have had our fill of the taunts of the self-assured, of the contempt of the proud.” —Psalms 123:4

By being abusive?

“The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.” —Psalms 11:5

23363 Have I Sinned Against You, God?

“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil. For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him. Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.” —Job 34:10-12

“I, the Lord, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved.” —Jeremiah 17:10

“For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person’s steps. There is no darkness, and no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide themselves..” —Job 34:21-22

(Numbers 14:18; Job 24:22-23; Proverbs 15:9; James 4:12; 2 Peter 3:9)

Therefore: I will forsake evil and live in reverent fear of You.

“And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence. ” —1 Peter 1:17

“Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.” —Proverbs 19:23

“Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” —Proverbs 3:7

(Deuteronomy 13:4; Psalms 96:4; 103:13; Proverbs 28:14)

“ Let us carefully examine our ways, and let us return to the Lord.” —Lamentations 3:40

“Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns! See if there is any idolatrous way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way!” —Psalms 139:23-24

“If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1:9 But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us.”
—1 John 1:8-10

“If I had harbored sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” —Psalms 66:18

“Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.” —Hebrews 12:14

“Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows, because the person who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” —Galatians 6:7-8

(2 Chronicles 24:20; Job 13:23; Psalms 26:2; 38:3-4; Proverbs 14:12; 20:9; Jeremiah 32:18; Romans 3:20,23; John 9:31; James 3:2)

23362 Righteous Judge of Evil

“Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, from the Almighty to do evil. For he repays a person for his work, and according to the conduct of a person, he causes the consequences to find him. Indeed, in truth, God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.” —Job 34:10-12

“I, the Lord, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved.” —Jeremiah 17:10

“For his eyes are on the ways of an individual, he observes all a person’s steps. There is no darkness, and no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide themselves..” —Job 34:21-22

(Numbers 14:18; Job 24:22-23; Proverbs 15:9; James 4:12; 2 Peter 3:9)

Therefore: I will forsake evil and live in reverent fear of You.

“And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence. ” —1 Peter 1:17

“Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.” —Proverbs 19:23

“Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” —Proverbs 3:7

“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.” —Proverbs 8:13

(Deuteronomy 13:4; Psalms 96:4; 103:13; Proverbs 28:14)

“Let us carefully examine our ways, and let us return to the Lord.”
—Lamentations 3:40

“Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns! See if there is any idolatrous way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way!” —Psalms 139:23-24

“If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. 1:9 But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar and his word is not in us.” —1 John 1:8-10

“If I had harbored sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” —Psalms 66:18

“Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.” —Hebrews 12:14

“Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows, because the person who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” —Galatians 6:7-8

(2 Chronicles 24:20; Job 13:23; Psalms 26:2; 38:3-4; Proverbs 14:12; 20:9; Jeremiah 32:18; Romans 3:20,23; John 9:31; James 3:2)

23361 Forgiveness Overview

Focus on asking for forgiveness from God, your Righteous Judge

Heavenly Father, You are the Righteous Judge of Evil.

“I, the Lord, probe into people’s minds. I examine people’s hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.” —Jeremiah 17:10

“And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.” —1 Peter 1:17

“Let us carefully examine our ways, and let us return to the Lord.” —Lamentations 3:40

“Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns! See if there is any idolatrous way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way!” —Psalms 139:23-24

Have I Sinned Against You, God?

Have I Sinned Against Others?

Wholehearted Repentance

  • Prayer 1: “God, I am wrong.”
  • Prayer 2: “God, I am sorry.”
  • Prayer 3: “God, forgive me.”
  • Prayer 4: “God, cleanse me.”
  • Prayer 5: “God, empower me.”

Lord, Thank You for Your Forgiveness  >>

“Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.” —Psalms 38:18

“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!” —Psalms 51:1

“But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness. ” —1 John 1:9

“ …bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. ” —Colossians 3:13

23355 Ask, Seek, Knock

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. ” —Matthew 7:7-8

Step 1: Ask God

Prayer changes things in the spiritual realm when you ask according to God’s guidelines. But it may take time before that change becomes noticeable in the physical realm. By faith continue to thank God for His answer while you wait for its manifestation. Also, demonstrate your faith and anticipation by “seeking” and “knocking”.

Step 2: Seek the Doorway for God’s Answer

Look for possible ways through which God may answer your prayer. With an attitude of expectation and anticipation, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s promptings. Stay alert with your spiritual antenna fully extended.
If you believe God has answered your prayer then you will be looking for its manifestation.

Step 3: Knock on the Possible Doors

As the Holy Spirit makes you aware of possibilities, be faithful to pursue them until you have checked them out.
You knock on the door of a possibility to see if it will open wide or slam shut. In some ways it is like a divine Easter egg hunt. You will not find an egg under every bush but if you don’t give up, eventually you will find the ones for you.

For Example

Let us assume you need a job. If you go job hunting without praying and asking God first for His direction and blessing, then you will be at the mercy of the world system. On the other hand if you pray but never bother to look for a job then you are not doing your part. Instead, you should pray until you have the faith to believe God has granted your request. Then step out by faith, and look for options trusting Him to guide your steps.
When you become aware of a possibility, be faithful to check it out.
As you walk by faith continue to thank God that His answer is enroute.
Although you do not know when it will arrive, it will be on schedule according to God’s timetable. Also, keep on thanking Him for His conditional promise–

“For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” —Matthew 7:8

23354 God’s Guidelines for Asking

Ask according to God’s will.

“And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him.” —1 John 5:14-15

Ask in Jesus’ name.

“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” —John 14:13-14

(John 16:23-24)

Ask believing you will receive.

“And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe, you will receive.” —Matthew 21:22

(Mark 11:24; James 1:6)

Ask with the right motives.

“You do not have because you do not ask; 4:3 you ask and do not receive because you ask wrongly, so you can spend it on your passions.” —James 4:3

Ask confidently with a clear conscience.

“Dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God, and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him.” —1 John 3:21-22

Ask as you abide in Christ.

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.” —John 15:7

Ask with a desire for fruitfulness.

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.” —John 15:16

Ask with respectful persistence.

“Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart. And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unrighteous judge says!  Won’t God give justice to his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay long to help them?  I tell you, he will give them justice speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” —Luke 18:1,6-8

23353 Help me with my needs, Lord?

“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. ”
—Philippians 4:6

God, I am depending on You to provide for the following needs so I can take the next step as You have directed me.

Use the NOTES in this app (icon on top right) to write them down and refer to them when you pray.

You can also use My Prayer List as the central location for all your prayer lists.

23351 Provision Overview

Focus on asking for what you need from God, your Faithful Sustainer

Heavenly Father, You are the Faithful Sustainer of Creation.

“The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
—Hebrews 1:3

“Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.”
—Psalms 145:15-16

“And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. ” —Philippians 4:19

“ Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing! Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” —Psalms 34:9-10

Help me with my needs, Lord

“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.” —Philippians 4:6

God’s Guidelines for Asking

  • Ask according to God’s will.
  • Ask believing you will receive.
  • Ask with the right motives.
  • Ask confidently with a clear conscience.
  • Ask as you abide in Christ.
  • Ask with a desire for fruitfulness.
  • Ask with respectful persistence.

Ask, Seek, Knock

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. ” —Matthew 7:7-8

Step 1: Ask God.
Step 2: Seek the doorway for God’s answer.
Step 3: Knock on the possible doors.

23348 Making Sure the Direction is from God

Does it comply with the directions given in God’s written Word?

“Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!” —Psalms 119:133

Does it demonstrate love for God?

“If you love me, you will obey my commandments. ”—John 14:15

Does it demonstrate love for others?

“ For the commandments, “Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not covet,” (and if there is any other commandment) are summed up in this, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.” —Romans 13:9-10

Does it promote personal holiness?

“For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness. ” —1 Thessalonians 4:7

Does it reflect the fruit of the Spirit?

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” —Galatians 5:22

Does it require faith and trust in God?

“Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. ” —Hebrews 11:6

Does it make sense when you use sanctified reasoning that is based on God’s truth?

“Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.” —Romans 12:2

Does it seem to fit with the surrounding circumstances?

“In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will.” —Ephesians 1:11

Does it concur with the advice you have received from wise Godly counselors?

“Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established” —Proverbs 15:22

Does it generate a supernatural inner peace and calmness that cannot be attributed to your circumstances?

“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7

Note:

You do not have to be able to answer “yes” to all of the preceding questions to confirm the direction as being from God.

You may not be able to answer some of the questions, but there should be a clear consensus among those that you can.

However, if you answer “no” to any of these questions wait on God to give you more confirmation before taking action.