words of the month
Forgive
1. to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
2. to grant pardon to (a person).
3. to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
~ Matthew 6:14 -
“Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,”
~ Psalm 103:3
Repent
1. to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of ): He repented after his thoughtless act.
2. to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent.
“When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” ~ Mark 2:17
Heal
1. to make healthy, whole, or sound; restore to health; free from ailment.
2. to bring to an end or conclusion, as conflicts between people or groups, usually with the strong implication of restoring former amity; settle; reconcile: They tried to heal the rift between them but were unsuccessful.
3. to free from evil; cleanse; purify: to heal the soul.
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;” ~ Isaiah 61:1
Pray
1. to offer (a prayer).
2. to make earnest petition to (a person).
3. to make petition or entreaty for; crave: She prayed his forgiveness.
“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”
~ Luke 5:16
Change
1. to transform or convert (usually followed by into)
2. to become different: Overnight the nation's mood changed.
3. to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun.
Yield
1. to give up, as to superior power or authority: They yielded the fort to the enemy.
2. to give up or surrender (oneself): He yielded himself to temptation.
3. to give up or over; relinquish or resign: to yield the floor to the senator from Ohio.