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"Time is Running Out"

A few weeks ago, I was reflecting on the many world "dramas" that were happening (and are still happening).

Christ pleaded with His last words at His crucifixion, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do!" I believe He is still making that request.

I found the attachment very informative as I have not spent much time in the last 34 years studying Revelation.

What Happened to Me

What happened to me in 1989 is a reminder of what that Father is waiting for the world to do...My story......

"In late 1989, I was stricken with agonising back and body pain for about 9 months. I went to doctors and chiropractors and was on painkillers, but the agony continued.

When I asked the doctors, "When will I get relief?", I was advised …" We could operate on you, BUT, you may end up a cripple".

I went home in total despair. In my empty house, I looked up and pleaded, "Help me!" Within 15 minutes, a friend arrived with a self-help book on pain treatment.  

He advised me that "He was "prompted" to find the book on his bookshelf and bring it to me." I thought, "WOW, that was quick!"

I used the guides in the book for 3 days .... all pain disappeared, and I haven't had a twinge of pain since." – over 34 years.

The Power of Forgiveness

About 14 months later, I was taught the power of forgiveness after being given a brochure by a woman on a bus –"Forgiveness is the power that heals".

At home, after reading how a US doctor in the 1970s was getting wonderful healings of patients when he guided them to forgive all that had wronged them.

I sat with a pad and pen and, looking up, asked to be reminded of anyone who I had not forgiven (I thought I had forgiven everyone).

I was given a long list of names starting with my early childhood (including myself a few times). One by one, I forgave them ….

I then made forgiveness a policy of my life, and I have not had even a headache or a cold since (over 32 years). I have ceased wearing spectacles.

For our very troubled world, forgiveness is a vital requirement for every person - Matthew 6:14: For if you forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and wilful iniquities], your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

15: But if you do not forgive others [nurturing your hurt and anger with the result that it interferes with your relationship with God], then your Father will not forgive your trespasses.

.... then a simple plea: "Help me!"

That simple message has not been taught to most of the people in this world, and many "church attendees" don't practice it. Time is running out fast!

Thanks,

Brian McMichan

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