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:Jeremiah 7-9, Luke 3:11-20, Psalm 64, Proverb 14:25-28
Tues: Jeremiah 10-13, Luke 3:21-38, Psalm 95, Prov 14:29-33
Wed: Jeremiah 14-17, Luke 4:1-13, Psalm 98, Proverb 14:34
Thurs: Jeremiah 18-21, Luke 4:14-30, Ps 102:1-11, Prov 14:35-15:2
Fri: Jeremiah 22-24, Luke 4:31-44, Ps 102:12-17, Prov 153
Sat: Jeremiah 25-27, Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 102:18-28, Proverb 15:4-7
Sun: James 5:16-18, 1 Kings 18, 2 Kings 2:1-2
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.”
Revelation 21:5