"We All Have a Past"

 Reflections4Life™  May 16, 2021

“We All Have a Past”

“Remember ye, not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” Isaiah 43:18-19a

Scripture Contemplation: Ecclesiastes 1; Isaiah 41; 43; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Revelation 24:1…

There is not one of us; one adult person walking this earth that does not have a past. Whether it was a good one, a bad one, an exciting one, or a boring one is of no consequence. The fact remains that we all have a past, and no matter what people believe, we must all one day—whether here on earth or in heaven—bow down and confess that Jesus is Lord. But still make no mistake; we all have a past; a past that affects how we live, interact, and communicate with others today.

I pray today’s Reflections brings comfort and peace to your heart and mind. I decree it be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration. While you are working towards building a great life for yourself, do not be ashamed of where you come from or what you went through. Allow God to turn your life into a testimony for His glory, and teach you how to let the sometimes hurtful words of others roll right off your back, as you walk with your head held high.

We all a have a past, Beloved. Every adult walking this earth has a past. Whether they are proud of it, ashamed of it, scarred and fearful of it—every one of us has a past. Some of us would like to forget our past and act like it never happened. We make up stories to help us to forget; to cover the hurt, pain, and even the shame it may have caused.

Regardless to whom or what, our past has truly created a foundation for who we are today. It has shaped our beliefs, influenced our desires, and even dictates who we are in a relationship with. There is no one who can say that their past has not had an impact on their today.

So, no matter how many times someone comes after you, judging you for your past, and you conduct your life now; it stands to reason that something in their past has also created them to be the hazmat they are currently being.

Romans 14:13 “Let us not, therefore, judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.”

Here is the wonderful and awesome news, Beloved: our past may shape us, but it does not define us. Our past is a part of us, but it is not who we are. We decide who and what we are. We determine our path in life. We define who we are once we come to a place of recognition and understand who and whose we are.

There is a precious gift before us that goes hand and hand with the awesome gift of life we receive each time we are granted breath into our bodies. This precious gift is called “Today”. The heavenly Father has gifted us the present. To walk in a new light. To become whomever we decide to become. To surround ourselves with like-minded people. To reach for the stars and actually grab a hold of them. The possibilities are endless.

We do not have to be held hostage to our past or its chains of restriction, hurt, pain, and emptiness. Not when God has forgiven us, blessed us, freed us, and placed opportunities before us. We cannot allow anyone—no matter who it may be—to deter us or keep us from receiving everything God has ordained for us today.

Sometimes we have to forget our past (remember the lessons!) in order to see and embrace our future. And sometimes this requires us to leave some people, places, and things behind. In order for some of us to truly let go, and embrace a fresh start, we have to remove ourselves and possibly start all over. But aren’t you worth it, Beloved? Are not you worth the greatness and the love that God has waiting just for you?

My Beloveds, may the spirit of peace and prosperity find permanent rest in your lives. I decree that every good thing that God has ordained for your life will become evident to you. Don’t allow anyone to rob you of what God has ordained for you. We all have a past; even our accusers and judges. Pray for them and move on. Move on in the knowledge that even though you have the past, God has already granted you a future. You are blessed. Now go…and be a blessing!

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