Past Is Erased
Ecclesiastes 1:11, “There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after.”
Morning! Today we want to think of how God can erase the past simply by being allowed by us to do so! Yes, our minds hold all the memories; of pain, regret, unworthiness; BUT God is the way! In Exodus, God led the Israelites across the desert then through the water. They doubted; letting their thoughts take them back to Egypt and the pain; again, forgetting who God is. He leads you through problems or impossible test just to help you see His plan. He wants us to forget the past heartaches, disappointments, rejections and reach toward the positive future. It is not that you need to not remember what you’ve been through, but that you don’t dwell there in it; use it as a lesson, a teaching moment. He already knows we as humans, are too weak fighting alone for the wars of this world, but your faith, hope and trust in Him will help you know who fights the battles for you. When we cry over the difficulties that are crossing our paths holds, we can miss the covering He is providing during that journey. There will be times you will feel like those obstacles are going to kill you; that you can’t deal anymore; BUT it is because you forgot to allow God to come in and control that problem, heal that disease, or provide the best solution. Start praying, start studying the word; give God that problem. When He gave you the opportunity to accept Him and salvation, He promised to be your constant sustainer, redeemer, comforter, protector. He works daily to guide you in spiritual growth, purpose and that personal relationship. Your task today will be to find the courage to put the past behind you and don’t look in the rearview mirror. Find your strength with God’s help, then allow Him to erase the negative past and push you toward the future.
Scriptures:
Read: I John 1:9, II Corinthians 5:17-18, Isaiah 43:18-19,25, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:62, Philippians 3:13-15, Galatians 2:20, Psalms 37:1-5,24, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 8:1,28,38-39, Hebrews 8:12, Romans 6:1-6, Revelation 21:1-4, Ephesians 2:12-13, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11, Ecclesiastes 7:10-22, Proverbs 3:5-6
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for your continued guidance during our lives. Lord, thank you for the past, teaching us about the letting go, the calling on you to protect, comfort, encourage. Thank you, Lord, for accepting us as we are, helping us to change into the person you know we can be. Lord, please continue to be ever present in our lives, through the good and bad. Amen.