Many of us have hurtful events in our past. Some people have to forgive
those who have hurt them. There are those who learned bad habits and
lifestyles from their parents. It is uncanny how these things are
transferred from one generation to the next. Past hurts, and bad habits
need the forgiveness and healing that only Christ can offer.

When we come to Christ, we receive his forgiveness of all of our sins.
Sometimes it helps to ask for forgiveness of specific sins and
lifestyle choices. The apostles challenged their hearers with the
following promise:

  Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted
  out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the
  Lord. (Acts 3:19 NKJV)

That forgiveness is wonderful and refreshing.

We can receive healing from our sin if we will deal with it honestly.
Jesus' brother reminded new Christians of this truth:

  Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another,
  that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a
  righteous man avails much. (James 5:16)

We can forgive those who have hurt us in the past and receive healing
from God for these wounds. We can be free from the pain and bondage of
these hurts, but we must also learn a new way -- more than just being
forgiven from the past, we need a new way for the future.

Let's also learn God's ways of dealing with life!

Being healed from past hurts and sins is only the beginning. We must
learn a new way of dealing with life and people. Paul challenged the
Christians in Rome to be different.

  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the
  renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and
  acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)

We must learn the "new way" of Jesus! Jesus told his apostles to make
this their lifestyle: Go therefore and make disciples of all the
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have
commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the
age. (Matthew 28:19-20)  I want to thank some of you for backing me up with your honesty friends of Adlandpro.... (Prayerwarrior)

Good evening Thomas
thanks for part 3, I will address it when I have finished this post.  Actually thanks for all 3 parts, prayer is one of those things that so many people have problems with - we need all the help we can get!  Personally I like Jesus's advice in The Lord's Prayer.  If we break it down piece by piece it gives us a good indication of the things we can bring to God in our conversations with him.  My priest gave my daughter and I a good formula if we are stuck, A C T S ie adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication. 
Oops I think I'm in the wrong forum but I thought I'd better put down what's in my head before it goes out again!
You quoted Matthew 28:  the bit that makes the hair on the back of my neck prickle is 'and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'
Isn't that just amazing?
I hope you have a good sabbath day, we just got home from our Parish production of Godspell - I still have the music and songs in my ears and my heart.
bless you for your forum.  I love to visit here!

Your friend
Sue x

Dear Sue as a priest in my Church i teach in my Childrens Ministry and these practicles are what i use. I am so happy to share them with you and all of ALP if there interested, some are and i am very blessed. Post what ever you may feel thats in your heart Sue i do have my forums monitored and that is one of many reasons why i have them monitered for privacy if you feel that it is then i wont accept it. The only way we can solve issues outside is by starting with the ones that are inside you first.

Very nicely put Thomas! I am so thankful too see that there is healing. What a Mighty & Powerful God we have that he can wipe the slat Clean.
Have a great weekend!!
Kathy K

Yes thank you Kathy K. , as i mentioned to you before this all hit me at around 3 am this morning.  Your always there for me too. Awesome. (smile.)