Clear Conscience: Dealing with Offenses Toward Others
Acts 24:16: "Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men."
Acts 24:16: "Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men."
What a gorgeous evening God gave us! 20 ladies gathered for an evening of elegance, laughter, good food, and most importantly to glorify God!
What a beautiful group of ladies, inside and out! God has blessed my life with all of you!
Our evening began by taking in God's beauty that surrounded us and the creativity of the ladies who "hosted" tables. Special thanks to Linda and Felica for decorating tables! They looked marvelous!
Felicia themed her table "He is the vine and we are the branches". She was very creative!
Linda had a birdhouse theme with a gorgeous centerpiece.
Felicia led with a hilarious ice breaker game. Each table had a package that was to be passed around every time Felicia used the words "left" or "right" in a story that she told. Her story included directions to walmart, trying samples of Right guard there, leaving her windows down during the rain, and her attitude being right with God. Some ladies played pass back and forth while others barely touched it. In the end, the winner was the lady holding the package.
Stephanie won the chocolate bar at her table.
Rhonda & Linda were also winners!
Julie H. led our challenging devotional for the evening. (She gave us all a laugh when her skirt got caught in the chair and had to be pulled out in order for her to move! ) As the above verse states, we are to have a clear conscience before God and man! In Samuel, the prophet Samuel asks the people if he has ever done anything to wrong them, if so, then he will restore it. The people answer that he has "not defrauded us or oppressed us or taken anything from any man's hand." (1 Samuel 12:1-4) That is how our life should be as well. We should live in such a way that our slate is clean. Jesus teaches that in Matthew 25:37-40. He answers the righteous, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me...As you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me." Sometimes it might seem like an impossible thing to do...keep you slate clean with others, but listen to the Holy Spirit as He nudges you. Remember it is 
through the blood of Christ that we have been brought near...For He Himself is our peace...and reconciles us both to God in one body through the cross, " Ephesians 2:12-16. Christ's blood reconciled us! He saved us and we should have a clean conscience with Him and those around us. Our devotional book "Seeking Him" asks you to make it personal. Start by 1. Make a List of each person you have wronged or with whom you have an unresolved conflict. 2. Seek God's forgiveness...every sin against 
another person is first a sin against God. 3. Purpose to seek forgiveness from every person you have wronged...listing names does not clear your conscience; seeking forgiveness will. 4. Choose your words carefully. 5. Where necessary, make restitution. 6. Pursue reconciliation of the relationship. 7. Face the hardest situations first. 8. Don't stop until you have finished. 9. Determine to maintain a clear conscience. (and Julie added) 10. Listen to 
the Holy Spirit as He nudges you!
through the blood of Christ that we have been brought near...For He Himself is our peace...and reconciles us both to God in one body through the cross, " Ephesians 2:12-16. Christ's blood reconciled us! He saved us and we should have a clean conscience with Him and those around us. Our devotional book "Seeking Him" asks you to make it personal. Start by 1. Make a List of each person you have wronged or with whom you have an unresolved conflict. 2. Seek God's forgiveness...every sin against 
another person is first a sin against God. 3. Purpose to seek forgiveness from every person you have wronged...listing names does not clear your conscience; seeking forgiveness will. 4. Choose your words carefully. 5. Where necessary, make restitution. 6. Pursue reconciliation of the relationship. 7. Face the hardest situations first. 8. Don't stop until you have finished. 9. Determine to maintain a clear conscience. (and Julie added) 10. Listen to 
the Holy Spirit as He nudges you! Not an easy thing to do, but a challenge and command from God. Matthew 5:23-24 says, "So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
Once again the patio and deck were graced with corn tassel bouquets. They add a nice touch of green!
A great time was had by all (at least I hope!) The food was wonderful. Julie M. will you be kind and share your chicken salad recipe! It was great! Thanks to Abbie, Amy, Heather, & Julie for providing wonderful food!
Once again the patio and deck were graced with corn tassel bouquets. They add a nice touch of green!
A great time was had by all (at least I hope!) The food was wonderful. Julie M. will you be kind and share your chicken salad recipe! It was great! Thanks to Abbie, Amy, Heather, & Julie for providing wonderful food!
Our next PEARLS is Tuesday, September 1 at Karen's home. It is a "Day Spa" to refresh both body and soul!
Our PEARLS Freshwater retreat is quickly coming! October 30 & 31! Hope you can make it!
