Forget what is behind!

Last night at church, our pastor shared a wonderful verse from Isaiah, chapter 43, verses 18 & 19.  It says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.  See, I am doing a new thing!  Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wastelands."

Wow!  God makes it clear that we are not to dwell in our past.  If we allow our past to haunt us, get us down or keep us in bondage, we are taking heed from the devil's lies that he is whispering to us.  These Words are the very Words of God!

Furthermore, Paul also confirms this in Philippians 3:13-14.  He says, "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.  But one things I do:  Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."  Folks, we cannot continue to live in the past and do the work of God.  We have to let it go!

Paul also states in Romans 8:1, "Therefore, there is now NO condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."  What a beautiful promise that we have been given.  So when a glimpse of your past tries to get you down, speak boldly, "I do not receive this in Jesus name!  I have repented and have been forgiven.  I am a child of the King.  I receive no condemnation in Jesus Name!"

Many of us have faced many obstacles over the course of our life time.  Some more severe than others.  No matter your past of sin, hurt or abuse.  Give it all to God so that you can fulfill God's calling on your life.  You are special, and God has a beautiful plan for your life.  All you have to do is seek Him with all of your heart, and He will lead your every step.

Hold on to the Word God me years ago, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV).

Lord God, In Jesus name, I pray Your blessings, strength, hope and love over each person who is reading this. Meet their every need.  Shower them with Your presence.  Help each of us, dear God, to let go of our past so that we can truly surrender our lives to You for Your plans and will for our lives.  We love You so much!  In Jesus name, Amen!

Have a blessed day!