Forget The Past

...but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, - Philippians 3:13

The past, in many cases, is like a prison. It keeps you from moving forward by locking you up in the would-have, should-have, could-have mentality. The minute you asked Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, you instantly became a new creation and your past was wiped clean. Even though that is a biblical fact, another fact is that your mind needs to be renewed. The devil always dwells in the past. He was there when you messed up; when someone abused you; when something bad happened to you; when you make a bad choice. Now that you are trying to live your life for Jesus, he comes to remind you of the past. It's time to forget the past and move on towards your future. Forgetting is done in the realm of the soul - your mind, will and emotions. Forgetting doesn't always mean that you won't remember, but it is more of a matter of focus. If you're always looking at what is behind you, you will miss out on what God has in front of you. God has good plans for you to give you a future and a hope. Renew your mind daily to this promise and let it become your focus. The past is over and can not be changed, but the good news is that God has great plans and a bright future in store for you.

Have A Blessed Day