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Damaged Goods

  • Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner." Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on." "A certain lender had two debtors. The one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they couldn't pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?" Simon answered, "He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most." He said to him, "You have judged correctly." Luke 7:39'43 WEB.

    One day, Jesus was invited to dine at a Pharisee's house. While they were talking, a sinful woman came in and began weeping at the feet of Jesus. Her tears dripped down on His feet and wet them. So she dried His feet with her hair, anointed them with fragrant oil, and kissed them.

    The highly religious Pharisee looked on in pure disdain. He was shocked that Jesus would allow such a person to touch even His feet. "Touch me not" was a big thing for religious people at the time. Those that were sinners, unclean, or diseased were put out of the social circle. Yet Jesus touched them, and He allowed them to touch Him.

    While the Pharisee pondered these things in his mind, Jesus suddenly told him a parable about his silent thoughts. Two people owed a certain moneylender, one five hundred and the other fifty. Neither could pay it, so he forgave them both their debt. Then Jesus asked: "Which of them would love him more?" The one who had the greater debt forgiven was the answer.

    Then Jesus went on to tell the religious man that this lost person who had strayed from the path of virtue loved God more than he did. Wow! That is a stark comparison of the warm heart of God towards the lost sinner and the coldness of a religious actor towards the same person.

    We often go by His name, but we don't carry His loving nature. God loves sinners, and He welcomes them with open arms. Don't let organized, institutionalized religion turn you away from getting to know Him yourself. Also, don't let the things you have been through make you feel unworthy of His love.

    God can handle damaged goods. He was there when it took place, and you'll never know how much He loves you until you surrender your heart to Him and let Him heal it. He can put your life back together again when others have only broken it.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please bring healing to my life. Heal my emotions, balance my mood swings, and make me stable in You. Repair the damage done to me, Lord. I look to You for help. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: The FAAD group members (Fight Against Anxiety & Depression) today is"Feel Good Friday!". This event is about lifting up each other up! We all have times when we are weak, but together, we can get through it! We invite you to share anything that may have prompted a good feeling in your heart today. Even if you're having a bad day, perhaps look to encouraging scriptures, prayers or thoughts, and testimonies of God's work. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression or just want to help, all are welcome to join!: FAAD Group:


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, please bring healing to my life. Heal my emotions, balance my mood swings, and make me stable in You. Repair the damage done to me, Lord. I look to You for help. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Please Heal What Ever Needs To Be Heal In Me And My Family And Friends Amen Good Morning Everyone 

Apr 28
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

GOOD MORNING TO YOU ALSO AND HAVE A HAPPY DAY.

Apr 28
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Good morning!!

Apr 28
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Good morning to you.

Apr 28
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Apr 28
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Apr 28
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

Apr 28
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, please Lord Jesus, amen. 

Apr 28
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

AMEN!

Apr 28
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen and Amen.  Thank You Jesus 

Apr 28
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

Apr 28
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Lori Knight
Lori Knight

Lord, let me see people the way you see people, and let me love people the way you love people. In Jesus name, Amen!

Apr 28
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

In Jesus name i pray Amen.

Apr 28
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen 

Apr 28
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

I pray this, in Jesus' name, Amen.

Apr 28
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

Apr 28
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

I look to you for help Amen

Apr 28
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen and Amen!!! (h5)

Apr 28
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Amen! God is so Good to us! God is for us and if God is for us who can be against us? There is nothing that will ever be able to separate us from the Love of God!! God knows all of our faults and sins and He still loves us so very much. We can never screw us so badly that God will turn away from us and reject us because He loves us more than we can ever imagine!! He doesnt love us because we are smart or pretty He loves us because he created us and we are His!! He loved us so much that he died on the cross in our place so that some day we can be with Him in Heaven. Amen! That is great news!!

Apr 29
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Apr 29