our lives, and cause us to have unhappy relationships with family, friends, spouses, etc.

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. - www.abusedwoman.org drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Abused Woman Ministries (AWM) Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 The AWM Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program is a 7-week Program, adapted from Dr. Art Mathias book, Biblical Foundations of Freedom Destroying Satan s Lies With God s Truth, designed to help people get rid of toxic emotions (of anger, hatred, jealousy, rejection, fear, pride, bitterness, etc.) that has been caused by t h e trauma (abuse, sexual assault, etc.) they have suffered, throughout their lives so they can recover. The recovery process begins, when they decide to forgive forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling!! Therefore, the person cannot receive complete recovery, until these unresolved issues (toxic emotions of anger, hatred, jealousy, rejection, fear, pride, bitterness, etc.) are gone from his/her life. Those toxic emotions can cause all sorts of diseases in your souls, and physical bodies; that is why forgiveness is so important. Unforgiveness plays a big role in how we live our lives, and how we react to things in our lives. As we get into the details of the program later, you will see how unforgiveness can create havoc in our lives, and cause us to have unhappy relationships with family, friends, spouses, etc. The AWM Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program is an interactive program, so as you respond to me, I will respond to you. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and discuss whatever part of the teaching you want, either via email to me directly (drdehooks@abusedwoman.org), on the Recovery For Abused Women web site, on the Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. main Facebook page or on the Abused Woman Ministry School of Healing on Facebook. This program is part of Journey of Freedom: Pursuing Freedom From The Bondage of Traumatic Experiences," which is a declaration for 2018 and beyond, that you are going to continually pursue your freedom from whatever that has had you in bondage for years, recently, or at present!! Continually pursuit of your freedom, means that you will stay free by any means necessary!! You will no longer tolerate foolishness of any kind!! You will rise up and by God's grace, take back everything that the enemy has stolen from you (your self-esteem, your self-worth, your freedom to live life as God designed you to, your boldness God gave you through Jesus, and much, much more)!! This year, 2018, is the beginning of your life and the best is yet to come!!!

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. - www.abusedwoman.org drdehooks@abusedwoman.org God has a plan and purpose for your life, and I am your life coach; I am here to show you how to be set free, from bondages, so you can know and embrace God's will for your life!! Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. is dedicated to helping women, their children, and men who have been abused! We do this by providing them with the tools, they need to recover, from the bondage of domestic violence and abuse. However, we know that domestic violence/abuse is not the only traumatic event, that can keep a person from having a healthy relationship! Therefore, when we study the complete "Journey of Freedom: Pursuing Freedom From The Bondage of Traumatic Experiences," we will also focus on recovering from the following traumatic experiences: rejection, abandonment, neglect, loneliness, anger and whatever other traumatic experience God gives me to include. I am dedicated to walking with you (I cannot do it for you I am an instrument that God is using to help you recover as He gives me your tools of recovery, I give them to you then - you must decide to take this journey) so, are you dedicated to take the journey? I understand you have busy schedules, so I have broken the program down into smaller parts, to accommodate your busy schedule and I will post the new teaching once a week on Sunday that way you will have a week to study it. And if you cannot start this Program now, start when you get ready to start; it will always be available on our Blog site: www.abusedwoman.ning.com! The journey may not be easy, but we are in this together and we will hold each other up; no person left behind!!! If you have any problems, contact me directly!! God got you in the palm of His hand, and nothing and nobody will be able to pluck you out!! God will NEVER leave you nor forsake you!! Trust Him!! The goal of AWM Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program is: 1. To help you obtain wholeness from all emotional, psychological and any other effects that domestic violence and abuse, or other issues of the past have caused you so, you will be able to live the abundant life, Jesus died so you could live. 2. To get things that are worrying you, out of your mind; free your mind to take in and think about new things. As long as the old things are hindering you, you will never be able to embrace the new. Although, the old will always be present, you can drown out the old, and embrace the new God has for you. 3. Once the healing has taken place, you will be able to set effective goals and carry them out so, you can live trauma and drama free.

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. - www.abusedwoman.org drdehooks@abusedwoman.org After this Program (initial program) is complete, which includes all parts of the AWM Counseling Recovery Program (AWM Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program, AWM Violence & Abuse Recovery Program, and AWM Anger Recovery Program), you will learn how to receive your emotional healing with the next part of the Journey to Freedom Recovery Program called Emotional Healing" and after that, the final part will be the Unholy Matrimony: Healing For The Abused Woman book discussion group (includes Study Guide); we will focus on Rejection and Loneliness. When we begin the other parts of the Journey to Freedom Recovery Program, we will study them in small steps, therefore, it will be some months before you finish you will receive a Certificate of Completion, when you finish and most of all, you will recover! So, let's get continue with the teaching for the AWM Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program! If you have any questions, as I stated earlier, contact me via email: drdehooks@abusedwoman.org. God bless as you take this journey of recovery! Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Click here to read copyright information NOTE: These materials in the AWM Importance of Forgiveness Program are copyright protected therefore you must request permission to reproduce any part of this material. To request permission, please contact Dr. Art Mathias: h t t p s : / / a kw e l l s p r i n g. c o m / c o n t a c t - u s / and Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks: drdehooks@abusedwoman.org.

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email:drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: "The Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program" - Part I Program Explanation & Introduction - 1A ----------------------------------------May 13, 2018 Satan s Major Strongholds, Principalities, & Powers - 1B --------------------May 20, 2018 The Origin of Negative Thoughts: Accusing Spirits 1B-1-------------------May 20, 2018 Characteristics of Accusing Spirits - 1B-2-------------------------------------May 20, 2018 Recap From Part 1B ----------Give as Handout on 5-20-18 "The Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program" Part II Conditions for Receiving Forgiveness 2A-------------------------------------May 27, 2018 First Condition 2A-1--------------------------------------------------------------May 27, 2018 Second Condition 2A-2-----------------------------------------------------------May 27, 2018 Recap From Part 2A-----------Give as Handout on 5-27-18 Definition of Bitterness 2B----------------------------------------------------------June 3, 2018 Definition of Bitterness 2B-1 --------------------------------------------------------June 3, 2018 Armor of Bitterness 2B-2 ---------------------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Armor of Bitterness 2B-3----------------------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Armor of Bitterness Chart 2B-2-1----------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Recap From Part 2B----------Give as Handout on 6-10-18

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/ Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email:drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: The Antidote for Bitterness 2C--------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-1----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 The Bitterness Affidavit - 2C-2-1--------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Prayer Against Unforgiveness 2C-2-2---------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Self-Application 2C-2-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Recap From 2C-------Give Handout on 6-17-18 & Self-Bitterness Affidavit Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part III Self-Bitterness 3A ------------------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Definition of Self 3A-1-------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain Self-Hatred (Unloving Spirits) 3A-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Principality of Self-Bitterness 3B----------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Armor of Self-Bitterness & Chart 3B-1--------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain God s Truth 3C-----------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Self-BitternessAffidavit 3C-1---------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Prayer of Release from Self-Bitterness 3C-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Handout---------Completion Certificate on 6-24-18

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org - Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Fax "Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda May 13, 2018 Introduction Session 1A - The Wellspring Prayer o Part 4 - Listening or Talking With God Ask the Holy Spirit to tell you His truth about the specific situation you are praying about. The Holy Spirit talks to us in a quiet voice, dreams, visions, impressions, or just takes the pain and leaves His peace. Scripture: John 14:26 - But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative that is, the Holy Spirit he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. Forgiveness Prayer: Heavenly Father, I purpose and choose to forgive (the person for what they did). I release them and cancel their debt to me. In the Name of Jesus, I cancel all of Satan s authority over me in this memory because it is forgiven. Holy Spirit, heal my heart and tell me Your truth about this situation. Listen Repentance Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me for (the specific sin). I purpose and choose to forgive myself. In the Name of Jesus, I cancel all of Satan s authority over me in this sin - I am forgiven. Holy Spirit, heal my heart and tell me Your truth about this situation. Listen for the Holy Spirit to speak to you! 3. Handout: The Wellspring Prayer 4. If you have any questions, email me at drdehooks@abusedwoman.org 5. Close each session in prayer; asking God to continue to reveal the areas in you which needs to healed, and the things you need to deal with.

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The Wellspring Prayer Part 1 - Forgiving or Repenting In obedience we choose to forgive or repent. - Matthew 6:14-15, James 4:7, I John 1:9 Part 2 - Canceling Satan s Authority In the name of Jesus and by the power of His blood, I cancel Satan s power and authority over me in the issue of. Ephesians 4:27, James 4:7 Part 3 - Asking for Healing We ask to be healed of a broken heart or a broken body - free from shame, anger, guilt, rejection, bitterness, fear. We seek the renewing of our mind or the purging of our conscience. - Psalms 103:3, Romans 12:1-2, Luke 4:18-19, Hebrew 9:14 Part 4 - Listening or Talking With God Ask the Holy Spirit to tell you His truth about the specific situation you are praying about. The Holy Spirit talks to us in a quiet voice, dreams, visions, impressions, or just takes the pain and leaves His peace. - John 14:26 Forgiveness Prayer: Heavenly Father, I purpose and choose to forgive..(the person for what they did). I release them and cancel their debt to me. In the name of Jesus I cancel all of Satan s authority over me in this memory because it is forgiven. Holy Spirit, heal my heart and tell me Your truth about this situation. Listen Repentance Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me for.(the specific sin). I purpose and choose to forgive myself. In the name of Jesus I cancel all of Satan s authority over me in this sin - I am forgiven. Holy Spirit, heal my heart and tell me Your truth about this situation. Listen. WellspringMinistries 2511 Sentry Drive Anchorage, AK 99507 (907) 563-9033 E-mail: akwellspr@aol.com Website: akwellspring.com Wellspring Ministries helps people find answers to deep issues such as bitterness, self-bitterness, envy and jealousy, rejection, fear, the occult, and unbelief in their lives. These issues have caused them to have broken relationships, hearts, and bodies. As repentance and forgiveness are applied, emotional and most physical diseases are healed. Prayer ministry and resources are available at www.akwellspring.com or by calling (907) 563-9033 Understanding is a Wellspring of Life Unto him that hath it.. Proverbs16:22a A 501 (c 3) Non-Profit Ministry

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/ Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email: drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: The Antidote for Bitterness 2C --------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-1----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 The Bitterness Affidavit - 2C-2-1--------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Prayer Against Unforgiveness 2C-2-2---------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Self-Application 2C-2-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Recap From 2C-------Give Handout on 6-17-18 & Self-Bitterness Affidavit Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part III Self-Bitterness 3A ------------------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Definition of Self 3A-1-------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain Self-Hatred (Unloving Spirits) 3A-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Principality of Self-Bitterness 3B----------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Armor of Self-Bitterness & Chart 3B-1--------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain God s Truth 3C-----------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Self-Bitterness Affidavit 3C-1---------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Prayer of Release from Self-Bitterness 3C-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Handout---------Completion Certificate on 6-24-18

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org - Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/Fax "Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 2 May 20, 2018 1. Open each session with prayer; asking God to open your understanding as to the areas in your life, which needs to be healed, and give you understanding of each session. The goal of each session is to help you to heal everywhere you need to be healed so you can become whole. 2. Discussion (30 min): Importance of Forgiveness - Part I Program Overview Recap Part 1A: The Important of Forgiveness Recovery Program (IFRP) is a 7-week program, designed to help people get rid of toxic emotions, from the effects of traumatic events (past or present) such as unforgiveness, anger, bitterness, resentment, rejection, etc. - this will be accomplished with the truth of God s Word. Once the toxic emotions are gone, then you will be able to recover, move forward with your life, and be who God called you to be. Satan s Major Strongholds (Principalities & Powers) Part 1B: o Describe What They Are Ephesians 6:12 says: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places (www.biblegateway.com NKJV). Satan s major strongholds (weapons) are: bitterness (unforgiveness), selfbitterness, jealousy and envy, rejection, fear, unbelief and the occult; and he takes these strongholds and builds principalities, using millions of demons (powers) to do his evil work for him. That s why it may seem like he is everywhere at the same time, but he is not he is not omnipresence only God is; satan is not greater than his Creator, which is God. Each principality is made up of so many demons, as you will see, and all these spirits work together. We must know who we are really fighting against; we are not fighting against the flesh and blood person who hurts us, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Knowing who you are fighting against makes forgiveness easier to do; it will cause you to be able to instantly forgive someone, when they hurt you. Also, it will cause you to know, it is not the person who hurt you, but the spirit behind the person to blame.

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.P. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org - Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/Fax "Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 2 May 20, 2018 (Continues) Satan s Major Strongholds (Principalities & Powers) Part 1B: o Origin of Negative Thoughts: Accusing Spirits Part 1B-1 Accusing spirits are the origin of our negative thoughts. Their goals are to bring us down, bring other people down, and to bring God down. Accusing spirits try to separate us from God, others, and ourselves. Accusing spirits are part of the principalities and powers, Ephesians 6:12 talks about they work with other evil spirits, to keep us in bondage; they love to plant doubt, so our faith can be destroyed. Accusing spirits are the ones who speak to you, and have you thinking wrong about a person, when they offend you. There are three sources for the thoughts and voices we hear: Ours, God, or from satan. But the nature of our thoughts will always reveal, whom they line up with: God or satan. There are three heavens: the first heaven is over the earth where we live, the second is the realm where satan, demons, and angels dwell, and the third is where God s throne is. Satan and his entities obtain access to our thought life, from the second heaven. As I stated before, evil spirits cannot read our minds, because only God is omniscient (all knowing). But evil spirits size us up, watch our every move; they study our pattern and behavior for every action we take. They constantly try to lead us astray by putting thoughts into our minds and make us think they are our thoughts. But our gift of discernment will reveal where that thought is coming from, so we will know to accept the thought, or cast it down as 2 Corinthians 10:5 says: Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (www.biblegateway.com NKJV.) Thoughts that enter our minds, create energy resulting in saying, doing or thinking something about others, God, or ourselves. Discernment puts a governor on our brain, slowing us down to stop and examine the thoughts, and actions to determine what is appropriate.

Abused Woman Ministries, Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org - Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/Fax "Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 2 May 20, 2018 (Continues) Satan s Major Strongholds (Principalities & Powers) Part 1B: Discernment gives us an on and off switch. It allows us to be quiet, when otherwise, we might strike out at someone. It stops us from doing something, that later we would regret. Sometimes, discernment works to stifle a thought altogether, disregarding our feelings. Discernment will keep us from committing many destructive actions, as well as propel us toward healthy ones. One of satan s tactics is to show us something that looks good, when in fact it is evil and counterfeit. To recognize the counterfeit object or thought, we must know what the real thing looks like. o Characteristics of Accusing Spirits Part 1B-2 - These are the characteristics of an accusing spirit: 1. Suspicion 2. Bitterness 3. Mistrust 4. Always believing the worst about someone 5. Being easily offended 6. Easy to offend others 7. Exaggerating offenses and failures If you have any of these characteristics in your life, there is an accusing spirit working through you, and you must deal with it. Accusing spirits will keep us from walking in the light with the people who hurt us, even after repentance and forgiveness; it will continue to remind of what that person did against us. Accusing spirits will seek to keep us from forgiving. Accusing spirits encourage us to keep a record of wrongs; they seek to nullify the work of the cross, to keep us from fellowship with each other, and bind us with self-condemnation. Have you ever heard someone say: I will forgive you, but I can never forget what you did? This is a very destructive thought that brings joy to Satan and sorrow to our Savior and is the work of an accusing spirit.

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Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part I Recap From Part IB (May 20, 2018) 1. Who are we fighting against according to Ephesians 6:12? According to Ephesians 6:12, we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 2. Name Satan s major strongholds which he uses to make up his principalities. Satan s major strongholds (weapons he uses against us) are bitterness, self-bitterness, jealousy and envy, rejection, fear, unbelief and the occult. These weapons are used to build satan s principalities which millions of demons (powers) make up. 3. Which heaven do Satan and his demons live in and use to access our thought life from? Satan and his demons live in and have access to our thought life from the second heaven. 4. How can 2 Corinthians 10:5 help us defeat Satan s evil spirits in our thought life? We will use God s mighty weapons of warfare to pull down strongholds, cast down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 5. What is one of Satan s tactics he uses against us and which spirit carry out this assignment? One of satan s tactics is to show us something that looks good, when in fact it is evil and counterfeit. The accusing spirit is the spirit which carries out this assignment. 6. Where does a negative thought come from? Accusing spirits 7. What are the goals of the accusing spirit? The goals of the accusing spirit are to bring us down, bring other people down, and to bring God down. They seek to separate us from God, others and ourselves. 8. What are the characteristics of the accusing spirit? * Suspicion * Being easily offended * Bitterness * Easy to offend others * Mistrust * Exaggerating offenses and failures * Always believing the worst about someone 9. What will accusing spirits try to keep us from doing? Walking in the light with others - even after repentance and forgiveness by reminding us of the person s sin against us and against others. Forgiving by encouraging us to keep a record of wrongs the person done to us. Having fellowship with each other they want to nullify the work of the cross. Having total freedom want to bind us with self-condemnation we are free from condemnation according to Romans 8:1: There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/ Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email: drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: The Antidote for Bitterness 2C --------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-1----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 The Bitterness Affidavit - 2C-2-1--------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Prayer Against Unforgiveness 2C-2-2---------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Self-Application 2C-2-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Recap From 2C-------Give Handout on 6-17-18 & Self-Bitterness Affidavit Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part III Self-Bitterness 3A ------------------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Definition of Self 3A-1-------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain Self-Hatred (Unloving Spirits) 3A-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Principality of Self-Bitterness 3B----------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Armor of Self-Bitterness & Chart 3B-1--------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain God s Truth 3C-----------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Self-Bitterness Affidavit 3C-1---------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Prayer of Release from Self-Bitterness 3C-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Handout---------Completion Certificate on 6-24-18

"Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 3 May 27, 2018 1. Open each session with prayer; asking God to open your understanding, as to the areas in your life which needs to be healed, and give you understanding of each session. The goal of each session is to help you to heal everywhere you need to be healed so you can become whole. 2. Discussion (30 min): Conditions for Receiving Forgiveness Part 2A: There are two conditions that Christians must meet to receive forgiveness. First, we must forgive others. Second, we must ask God to forgive us. o First Condition for Receiving Forgiveness 2A-1: Matthew 6:9-12 says, " 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be 12 done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. What is verse 12 saying? Jesus says that we are to ask the Father to forgive us our sins, when we forgive others, or in the same way we forgive those, that have sinned against us. Do you really want God to forgive you, in the same way that you forgive others? God gave us a requirement to fulfill, before He will forgive our sins. Our forgiveness is directly tied to others. Matthew 6:14-15 makes the above statement from the Lord s Prayer, v e r y plain: 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. This Scripture clearly show us that the manner or way that we forgive others, set the standard by which God will forgive us. If we do not forgive others of their trespasses against us, God will not forgive us our trespasses. o The Second Condition For Receiving Forgiveness 2A-2: We must confess our sins. Once we accept Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we are forgiven of our sins but if we continue to sin, we must confess those sins, asking God to forgive us. I John 1:9 says, If, we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us all unrighteousness."

"Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 3 May 27, 2017 The Second Condition for Receiving Forgiveness (continued 2A-2) James 5:16 says, "Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. What happens if we do not confess our sins and forgive ourselves? We are not forgiven and the guilt, shame, anger, regret, sadness, hatred, bitterness, etc. is still in our memory and in our lives. If we harbor unforgiveness against anyone, including against ourselves, God will not even cannot forgive our sins. When we do not forgive others, they are not the ones who will be suffering, we will; and not only us but everyone who is associated with us. To receive God's forgiveness and the blessing of healing, we must forgive those who have hurt us. If you have ever forgiven someone, yet the pain of your anger or resentment persists, the bitterness is still there. The enemy does not want you to forgive because he knows that God will forgive you, when you forgive others and repent of your sins. If you bury a root of bitterness, what does it do? It grows. Satan s demons water and fertilize it, so that it will continue to grow. Our lives become so filled with pain, that we are unable to forgive; this is satan's favorite weapon, the inability to forgive. We all have been hurt but we can t walk around in denial, we must truly repent to God for holding unforgiveness, against that person, walking in disobedience to His Word He said to forgive, forgive from our hearts and ask God to uproot that root of bitterness. Otherwise, it will destroy us from the inside out. 3. Handout: Recap From Part 2A 4. If you have any questions, email me at drdehooks@abusedwoman.org 5. Close each session in prayer; asking God to continue to reveal the areas in you which needs to be healed, and the things you need to deal with.

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Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part II Recap From Part 2A (May 27, 2018) 1. What are the two conditions that must be met to receive forgiveness? Name them and explain with Scripture references. a. We must forgive others - Matthew 6:9-12 - Jesus says that we are to ask the Father to forgive us our sins, when we forgive others, or in the same way we forgive those, that have sinned against us. Do you really want God to forgive you in the same way that you forgive others? God gave us a requirement to fulfill before He will forgive our sins. Our forgiveness is directly tied to others. b. We must ask God to forgive us - I John 1:9 - What happens if we do not confess our sins and forgive ourselves? We are not forgiven and the guilt, shame, anger, regret, sadness, hatred, bitterness, etc. is still in the memory and in our lives. If we harbor unforgiveness against anyone, including against ourselves, God will not even cannot forgive our sins. When we do not forgive others, they are not the one who will be suffer, we will; and not only us but everyone who is associated with us. To receive God's forgiveness and the blessing of healing, we must forgive those who have hurt us. 2. What happens if we do not confess our sins and forgive ourselves? Explain We are not forgiven and the guilt, shame, anger, regret, sadness, hatred, bitterness, etc. is still in the memory and in our lives. If we harbor unforgiveness against anyone, including against ourselves, God will not even cannot forgive our sins. When we do not forgive others, they are not the ones who will be suffering, we will; and not only us but everyone who is associated with us. To receive God's forgiveness and the blessing of healing, we must forgive those who have hurt us. 3. If you bury a root of bitterness, what does it do? Explain It grows. Satan's demons water and fertilize it, so that it will continue to grow. Our lives become so filled with pain that we are unable to forgive; this is satan's favorite weapon, the inability to forgive.

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email:drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: "The Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program" - Part I Program Explanation & Introduction - 1A ----------------------------------------May 13, 2018 Satan s Major Strongholds, Principalities, & Powers - 1B --------------------May 20, 2018 The Origin of Negative Thoughts: Accusing Spirits 1B-1-------------------May 20, 2018 Characteristics of Accusing Spirits - 1B-2-------------------------------------May 20, 2018 Recap From Part 1B ----------Give as Handout on 5-20-18 "The Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program" Part II Conditions for Receiving Forgiveness 2A-------------------------------------May 27, 2018 First Condition 2A-1--------------------------------------------------------------May 27, 2018 Second Condition 2A-2-----------------------------------------------------------May 27, 2018 Recap From Part 2A-----------Give as Handout on 5-27-18 Definition of Bitterness 2B----------------------------------------------------------June 3, 2018 Definition of Bitterness 2B-1 ----------------------------------------------------------June 3, 2018 Armor of Bitterness 2B-2 ---------------------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Armor of Bitterness 2B-3----------------------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Armor of Bitterness Chart 2B-2-1----------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Recap From Part 2B----------Give as Handout on 6-10-18

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/ Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email: drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: The Antidote for Bitterness 2C --------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-1----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 The Bitterness Affidavit - 2C-2-1--------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Prayer Against Unforgiveness 2C-2-2---------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Self-Application 2C-2-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Recap From 2C-------Give Handout on 6-17-18 & Self-Bitterness Affidavit Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part III Self-Bitterness 3A ------------------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Definition of Self 3A-1-------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain Self-Hatred (Unloving Spirits) 3A-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Principality of Self-Bitterness 3B----------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Armor of Self-Bitterness & Chart 3B-1--------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain God s Truth 3C-----------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Self-Bitterness Affidavit 3C-1---------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Prayer of Release from Self-Bitterness 3C-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Handout---------Completion Certificate on 6-24-18

"Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 4 June 3, 2018 1. Open each session with prayer; asking God to open your understanding as to the areas in your life, which needs to be healed and give you understanding of each session. The goal of each session is to help you to heal, everywhere you need to be healed, so you can become whole. 2. Discussion (30 min): Review: Importance of Forgiveness - Part II o Who are we fighting against according to Ephesians 6:12? According to Ephesians 6:12, we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. o Name Satan s major strongholds which he uses to make up his principalities. Satan s major strongholds (weapons he uses against us) are bitterness, self-bitterness, jealousy and envy, rejection, fear, unbelief and the occult. These weapons are used to build Satan s principalities which millions of demons (powers) make up. o Where does a negative thought come from? Accusing spirits o Conditions for Receiving Forgiveness Part 2A: There are two conditions that we must meet to receive forgiveness. First, we must forgive others. Second, we must ask God to forgive us. Definition of Bitterness Part 2B: Bitterness is an extreme form of anxiety and stress which affects every organ in our bodies. Most organic diseases (one which involves or affects physiology or bodily organs. A disease in which there is a physiological change to some tissue or organ of the body) are tied to bitterness, including cancer. All of the auto-immune diseases are tied to self-bitterness; bitterness also drives divorce, heart disease, and digestive problems. How Many Times to Forgive? Part 2B-1: Jesus taught us to forgive 70 x 7 = 490 times in 24 hours. The principle is that, forgiveness needs to be an ingrained attitude, occurring naturally all of the time. Forgiveness should be as automatic as breathing - and just as important. The Kingdom of God is not a democracy; we don t get to vote on how the rules are written. What are the results of unforgiveness? Part 2B-1: First, the person will not be forgiven of their sins-debts, if he/she does not forgive others (Matthew 6:12).

"Importance of Forgiveness" Program Agenda Session 4 June 3, 2018 Definition of Bitterness Part 2B-1 (Continues) Secondly, the person will be turned over to the tormentors (Matthew 11:35). This is serious. Who are the tormentors? Evil spirits. Some people consider evil spirits to be imaginary, but the Bible teaches that they are very real, and they cause tremendous suffering. Bitterness causes torment mentally, emotionally, and physically which causes diseases to manifest in your body. Thirdly, the person is held in bondage, to the memories and pain, caused by the bitterness. Bitterness cause the person to constantly remember, what has happened to him/her, and these memories control their life. 3. Handout: NONE 4. If you have any questions, email me at drdehooks@abusedwoman.org 5. Close each session in prayer; asking God to continue to reveal the areas in you which needs to be healed, and the things you need to deal with.

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email:drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: "The Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program" - Part I Program Explanation & Introduction - 1A ----------------------------------------May 13, 2018 Satan s Major Strongholds, Principalities, & Powers - 1B --------------------May 20, 2018 The Origin of Negative Thoughts: Accusing Spirits 1B-1-------------------May 20, 2018 Characteristics of Accusing Spirits - 1B-2-------------------------------------May 20, 2018 Recap From Part 1B ----------Give as Handout on 5-20-18 "The Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program" Part II Conditions for Receiving Forgiveness 2A-------------------------------------May 27, 2018 First Condition 2A-1--------------------------------------------------------------May 27, 2018 Second Condition 2A-2-----------------------------------------------------------May 27, 2018 Recap From Part 2A-----------Give as Handout on 5-27-18 Definition of Bitterness 2B----------------------------------------------------------June 3, 2018 Definition of Bitterness 2B-1 ----------------------------------------------------------June 3, 2018 Armor of Bitterness 2B-2 ---------------------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Armor of Bitterness 2B-3----------------------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Armor of Bitterness Chart 2B-2-1----------------------------------------------June 10, 2018 Recap From Part 2B----------Give as Handout on 6-10-18

Abused Woman Ministries Inc. School of Healing Healing through recovery with God s truth P.O. Box 490562 Leesburg, FL 34749 drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Administration Office Email 1.866.269.5196 Office/ Fax Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program 2018 Instructor: Dr. Dorothy E. Hooks Email: drdehooks@abusedwoman.org Topics & Dates: The Antidote for Bitterness 2C --------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-1----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 How Do We Forgive 2C-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 The Bitterness Affidavit - 2C-2-1--------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Prayer Against Unforgiveness 2C-2-2---------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Self-Application 2C-2-2 -----------------------------------------------------------June 17, 2018 Recap From 2C-------Give Handout on 6-17-18 & Self-Bitterness Affidavit Importance of Forgiveness Recovery Program Part III Self-Bitterness 3A ------------------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Definition of Self 3A-1-------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain Self-Hatred (Unloving Spirits) 3A-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Principality of Self-Bitterness 3B----------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Armor of Self-Bitterness & Chart 3B-1--------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Explain God s Truth 3C-----------------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Self-Bitterness Affidavit 3C-1---------------------------------------------------June 24, 2018 Prayer of Release from Self-Bitterness 3C-2-------------------------------June 24, 2018 Handout---------Completion Certificate on 6-24-18