I Will Never Get Over My Past
I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Philippians 3:12-14
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:12-14
Three types of emotional garbage we collect:
-We rehearse our resentments
- We remember our regrets
- We reinforce our remorse
How to get past your past?
- I must give up my grudges
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32
- Believe that God leads me through grief, not around it
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff Psalms 23:4
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalms 34:18
3. I must give up my guilt
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9,
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.Romans 8:1