Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

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Broken Relationships Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. a different way …? a d i f f e r e n t w a y … ?

Broken Relationships Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. a different way … FORGIVENESS

Broken Relationships Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” a different way … FORGIVENESS

Broken Relationships Job 5:2 Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple. Job 5:2 Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple. a different way … FORGIVENESS

1 Samuel 24:3 He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were far back in the cave. Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:4 The men said, “This is the day the LORD spoke of when he said to you, ‘I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.’ ” Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:4 Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 1 Samuel 24:4 Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:5 – 6 Afterwards, David was conscience-stricken for having cut off a corner of his robe. 1 Samuel 24:5 – 6 Afterwards, David was conscience-stricken for having cut off a corner of his robe. Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24 Giving GRACE to those who give you GRIEF!

1 Samuel 24:6 …, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’S anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.” 1. Let God show the way Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Psalms 103:3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, Psalms 103:3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 1. Let God show the way Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Psalms 130:4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. Psalms 130:4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 1. Let God show the way Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Acts 13:38 Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38 Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 1. Let God show the way Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:6 … “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’S anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.” 1. Let God show the way Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:6 …, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’S anointed, or lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the LORD.” 2. Let God soak our view Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:10 Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my master, because he is the LORD’S anointed.’ 2. Let God soak our view Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me. And may the LORD avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. 1 Samuel 24:15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Peter 2:23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:16 When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he wept aloud. 1 Samuel 24:16 When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he wept aloud. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

1 Samuel 24:17 You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly. 1 Samuel 24:17 You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly. 3. Let God settle the score Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 4. Let God soothe our spirit Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Psalms 147:3 He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. 4. Let God soothe our spirit Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 5. Let God satisfy our needs Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 5. Let God satisfy our needs Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24 HOPE

1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. 5. Let God satisfy our needs Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24 LOVE

John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. 5. Let God satisfy our needs Broken Relationships 1 Samuel 24 JOY