We all fail, we all fall, we all have things we regret and wish had never happened. If we could go back in time, I am certain that every one of us could change several things that happened in the past. I feel like Paul, when he spoke of being 'chief among sinners'. It has been my greatest desire to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus and I thought I had been having one all along, but it hasn't been what I desired it to be of late.
Of course I could be true to my human nature and look for someone or something to blame but this would not make the past go away, nor would it change the fact of the pain I have caused to several very dear people in my life. However, this would not help anyone, least of all myself. I realize the need to change several things about my life and I am ready to do that. I am happy that God does forgive and I am ready and willing to forgive myself as well.
The amazing thing about the Christian walk is the obvious fact that it is actually a walk. It is fraught with unending temptations, trials and opportunities to fail. It is also filled with many opportunities to grow and develop as a person and to grow in fellowship with Jesus. Perhaps the most awesome part of the walk is the knowledge that the Holy Spirit guides us into the will of God for our lives and we have nothing to fear as long as we stay attached to Him. So, I am rising out of the ashes of the smouldering ruins that is my past and into the sure and steadfast promise that is my portion in HIM. Are you stuck in your ashes, or are you ready to rise above your past and into the glorious future that God has prepared for you?
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