Who would have ever thought that anyone would point the finger at Jesus and say to His enemies, "It's His fault that I'm healed. Go get Him."

Yet, in essence, that's exactly what the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda did when he reported Jesus to the Pharisees (John 5:15). However, this man not only had a history of paralysis, he had a history of blaming others for his troubles. When Jesus asked him if he wanted to be healed he said, "I can't. Everybody always pushes into the water ahead of me."

Paralysis and blame: The two went hand-in-hand.

The tragic thing is that many of you lying on your beds tonight have been suffering spiritual paralysis for the very same reason: Blame. You may have awakened in a near-frenzy, thinking, "It's their fault this relationship failed. If only they..." or "How could they do this to me?" Stop right now. Don't carry the burden of blame one night longer.

Read these words of Isaiah: "...If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness...The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones", (Isaiah 58:9, 11, NKJV).

Have no more to do with blame, the silent crippler of your soul. Repent of "pointing the finger" and be free to enjoy new health and good sleep.

Heavenly Father, tonight I ask Your forgiveness for any blaming attitude I may have toward anyone. I no longer want to point the finger or accuse, but instead want to loose them from this spiritual oppression and free myself to be healthy, whole, and to walk in unhindered communion with You. I thank You now, in Jesus' Name, Amen.