The Past is Past

 

Text: Luke 9:62 (KJV)

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

We all have the nature of holding onto memories, but the question is, must we hold on to those memories that are hurting us? The answer is yours. The truth is, you can decide now not to cage yourself in those hurtful memories, and this can be done by forgetting the former things and not to dwell on them. Unfortunately, this is a very common mistake made by many, but we can rise now to change that. It is never too late. It says in Isaiah 43:18- Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. We often regret our past and refuse to forgive ourselves, but it is high time we look ahead and see our glorious future. There is an assurance that there are so many new and better things unfolding in our favour. So do not hold on to those memories, but instead, look ahead. Philippians 3:13- Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.

Due to those past experiences, many of us have been crushed because of people’s behavior toward us. For some of us, it even got to the point that we made a horrible decision about life. It is bound to happen because we are human, but I urge you to do the opposite today. Remember, it is never too late for a change. We must always remember, we have God on our side, and He has promised never to leave you or forsake you, so walk with that confidence. Just dust those memories of you and move on. The truth is that it will be hard or difficult, but just trust God to heal you of that broken heart. Always remember that you are new in Christ. 2Corinthians 5:17- Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Do not forget that we are crucified with Christ, that old person in you is buried with Christ on the cross. IT IS CALLED YOUR OLD VERSION.  Remember, you are living by faith in Christ.  Beloved, Any time Satan wants to take you back to your vomit, remind him of his own future by loudly declaring, “depart and get out from me, you are worthless and good for nothing”. Also, always remember that the bible is there to help you. I pray God will help us, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.Father, please help me to develop the attitude of not dwelling on the negative past, so that I can run with ease, in Jesus name.

2. Oh Lord, please purge and purify me inside and outside so as to see the new and future me, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: What are you still holding against that your friend? Do you know he/she has moved on?