262 Redeeming and Healing the Past

The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus

262 – What needs to be healed from your past?
Have you ever felt that because of things that happened to you in the past, either mistakes you made or things other people did to you, you haven’t been able to live your life the way you wanted to or be as successful as you could be?
Once in a while, it a can be a good idea to take a look at your past: mistakes you've made, things others have done that harm you, or situations that had a negative impact on your life.
If you're holding onto resentment for what others did, or the mistakes you made, or if you're still letting a some event from the past have a negative influence on the way you think and act today, it's time for some healing.
That's what this week's podcast episode is all about. I share some stories of people in the Bible who had to face the mistakes they made or the way they were treated unfairly, so they could go forward with God's purpose for them. I talk about

• Jacob
• His son Joseph
• Joseph's 10 older brothers
• God's forgiveness is so thorough, He will not even remember your sins
• The real reason you can let go of the past and it's negative influence on your life
• A prayer that brings healing to your past

You can't take any guilt or shame with you into heaven. You can’t take any memories of your mistakes or sins either. And you can’t take resentment over how someone or some circumstance may have harmed you.

Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This means you don’t have to wait to begin to experience being in the presence of heaven.
To the degree you are aware that heaven is at hand, you can let go of these things from the past right now.
The love and forgiveness of God can reach back into what you call the past, wash away then negative memories and influence, and bring redemption and healing.
Previous episode mentioned:
Episode 135: Your Past Does not Define You

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