Go Away Past

It's so easy to hold on to the past. It's easy to hold on to past feelings, past relationships, past failures, past mistakes, past losses, past lies. The hard thing is to let go. The bible tells again and again to let go of the past. Jesus didn't die on the cross in order for us to obsess over our past mistakes. He died on the cross so we could live. Being in a new relationship and falling in love has brought back emotions that I experienced in the past. By continually thinking and dwelling on these past memories and feelings I beat myself and made myself feel sick and anxious. Does God intend for us to live like this? No. By allowing the past to get into our thoughts and our hearts, we are not focusing on the amazing things God has in store for us NOW. Instead of preparing for the future, we are living in the past. Lay down your burdens. Lay down your past on the altar. Allow Jesus' blood to cover who you used to be. God doesn't see you as you used to be. He doesn't see you as destined to your same past failures. He wants you to live. He knows we are worn but we can find rest in him. He will give our spirit rest. He loves you. He loves me. In his eyes we are worth more than Gold. I have trouble letting fear and doubt speak lies into me. Remember your foundation, remember your truth. Everyday is a new day. Everyday you must pick up your cross. Read your bible. Share little whispers with the almighty king. Embrace the grace he so lovingly gave. Be still and let the holy spirit speak to your heart. Put on your armor. We are in a war. Not against flesh and blood but against evil spirits of this world that want to destroy us. You are more that what your past says you are. You are not destined to a road of failure but you are destined to a life bringing glory to God. Trust him. Let him be your roots. Let him search your heart. He is good. A past crush didn't work out? Thank God for shutting that door. You didn't get the job, don't be afraid to try again. You found the one but your afraid it will turn out like your past relationship, trust God. You can't let go of that sin you committed, be thankful you are forgiven and forgive your self. Let go. Just let go and let God do his thing. Because believe me, when you trust and when you believe, some really amazing things will start happening in your life.  “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?” Isaiah 43:18 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 Live boldy. Live fearlessly. Live like Jesus. Oh and don't forget to love!