Do you ever find yourself going about your business, all is well, and then suddenly a regretful memory or thought from the past creeps in, zapping the joy and rejoicing out of your soul, not to mention negate all the wonderful memories also experienced?
I sure as heaven do.
Yup, it can creep in out of no where, and before long, I find myself doing an extended visit down journeys traveled, ones marred in poor choices, or traumatic events. When I reflect on the time wasted looking back, I struggle not to do more of the self destructive pattern of regret.
Staring at the past, creates brand new toxicity filled with less of Him and more of self.
Ewwww@that.
But looky here…
“Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB
Aweeee renewing the breaths of fresh air He provides.
I will bless the Lord who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night. I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.
Psalms 16:7-9 NASB
Tears of freedom rush through my inner dwellings as I focus on His Love. Wow, He really is so very powerful.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.
Psalms 28:7 NASB
For you will go out with joy And be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12 NASB
strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
Colossians 1:11 NASB
We are free to walk forward with Him, to be used by Him, to be honored and blessed in doing so.
Praise His Holy Name!!!
Can you think of anything more valuable and honorable than pleasing God?
How can we if we are preoccupied with where we have been or with who we were?
so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
Colossians 1:10-12 NASB
To those out there struggling with stuff from the past, this isn't condemnation. Not at all, my heart goes out to you because I get it. I have no doubt, Paul, sitting quietly in his cell had seasons of torment as he lamented over his past. The King of Salvation is the hopeful remedy that delivers. He loves you so much.
I sure as heaven do.
Yup, it can creep in out of no where, and before long, I find myself doing an extended visit down journeys traveled, ones marred in poor choices, or traumatic events. When I reflect on the time wasted looking back, I struggle not to do more of the self destructive pattern of regret.
Staring at the past, creates brand new toxicity filled with less of Him and more of self.
Ewwww@that.
But looky here…
“Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB
Aweeee renewing the breaths of fresh air He provides.
I will bless the Lord who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night. I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will dwell securely.
Psalms 16:7-9 NASB
Tears of freedom rush through my inner dwellings as I focus on His Love. Wow, He really is so very powerful.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.
Psalms 28:7 NASB
For you will go out with joy And be led forth with peace; The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you, And all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12 NASB
strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously
Colossians 1:11 NASB
We are free to walk forward with Him, to be used by Him, to be honored and blessed in doing so.
Praise His Holy Name!!!
Can you think of anything more valuable and honorable than pleasing God?
How can we if we are preoccupied with where we have been or with who we were?
so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
Colossians 1:10-12 NASB
To those out there struggling with stuff from the past, this isn't condemnation. Not at all, my heart goes out to you because I get it. I have no doubt, Paul, sitting quietly in his cell had seasons of torment as he lamented over his past. The King of Salvation is the hopeful remedy that delivers. He loves you so much.
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