“The past is not just behind me as the world would say, but the past is now gone like dust blown away by the wind!”

I started off with that quote because it serves as inspiration and hope that while I may be enduring some suffering currently while healing from the past, I trust and believe in faith that God will finish what He has started in me.

As a believer in God who has surrendered my “all” to Jesus Christ, I am often surprised by what it truly means to be in a loving relationship with my Heavenly Father.  His love is enduring, and so heart-warming – a love that I never thought possible to find in the midst of such a cruel and harsh world.  I made a huge mess of my life many times over and God not only loves and accepts me, but rejoices over me with delight and gladness.  I am closer to Him than ever and still mess up and I am learning that He doesn’t condemn me at all.  I have never experienced such a love like this.

Blessed by the forgiveness I received in Jesus Christ, I am finally free from sin.  While walking with God in the Way to eternal life I’ve learned that sometimes we can struggle with our thoughts and feelings concerning events that happened in the past especially if they were traumatic.  Now I can share this message as someone who has been there before and knows what it’s like to have victory in this area.  I’ve learned that because I used to condemn myself for past mistakes I wasn’t experiencing the peace of God.  Once God showed me this truth, I understood that I needed to repent and stop living in regret.

On a personal note, I hated who I was and couldn’t possibly fathom how anyone, especially a Holy God could love me.  And now as I walk this walk with Him, not only am I loving who He is, but I’m getting to know myself as well and surprisingly I like who He’s created me to be.

If you were moved in anyway by this blog post, I encourage you to read on and join me in this prayer:

Heavenly Daddy,

You are God and You are able.  You know our individual needs as You have created each and every one of us unique.  How awesome is that!  Thank You Lord for Your Love which casts out every evil.  As I come to you in faith I ask that you deliver me from evil and trust in You knowing that You provide everything I need to do Your will. I love You Lord and am thankful that I could confidently approach You with this request. In Jesus name I pray, Amen ❤