So many people live miserable lives because they are conflicted and feel burdened about the mistakes of their past.
If you have been unhappy or discouraged because of the things that have happened in your past, I encourage you to change your thinking and set your focus in a whole new direction.
Determine to be what God wants you to be, to have what God wants you to have, and to receive what Jesus died to give you.
Your new life in Christ means that you have been completely forgiven of all your sins. God has wiped your slate clean and taken up residence in your heart.
You can let the past go and begin to get excited about your future.
When you feel discouraged, say, “I am not going to live in bondage anymore. I cannot do anything about what I have done in the past, but I can do something about my future. I am going to enjoy my life and have what Jesus died for me to have. I am going to let go of the past and go on pursuing God from this day forth!”
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God.
From the book Closer to God Each Day Devotional - by Joyce Meyer
You CAN read the Bible through in a year. Start today!
Mon: Leviticus 1-4, Matthew 27:11-26, Ps 25:1-7, Prov 9:17
Tues: Leviticus 5-7, Matthew 27-32, Psalm 25:8-15, Prov 9:18
Wed: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:20-34, Psalm 25:16-22
Thurs: Leviticus 8-10, Matthew 27:33-44, Psalm 49, Prov 10:1-2
Fri: Genesis 22:1-18, Matthew 27:45-56, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53
Sat: Numbers 21:4-9, Matt 27:57-66, Ps 69:7-21, Deut 21:22-23
Sun: 1 Cor 15, Matt 28:1-10, Job 19:25-26, Joshua 11:25-26. 1 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 25:8
“And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true [they are accurate, incorruptible, and trustworthy].”
Revelation 21:5