TURNING POINT TUESDAY: HEALING FOR YOUR PAST AND HOPE FOR YOUR FUTURE!

I remember a conversation I had with a complete stranger a couple of months ago.  Not knowing who I was or what I represented this individual began to share how the past was taking over her life.  Causing  fear, anxiety, broken relationships, lack of sleep, thoughts of suicide, and overall a lower quality of life.  The most important thing I could do was listen, because she expressed not having anyone she felt comfortable enough to talk to.  Even though I had never met this lady before and may not ever see her again my heart felt her pain.  I prayed with her and offered my phone number, but I haven't heard from her since. 


I wanted to put a band aid over her past and fix it, but I couldn't.  The reason I couldn't fix it is because I as a mere human being do not have the power or ability to fix it.  Are you still being haunted by a past experience or event?    Many times the ugly memories of our past play in our heads like a broken record steering  people away from fulfilling their Dynamic Destiny.  You might be thinking Kendra does not know enough about this topic to address it.  The simple fact is I know more than enough about having a painful past.  For years and years I allowed the enemy to play tricks on me and make me feel like I was not Good Enough to follow God's will for my life, because of my past mistakes.  I felt like what I had done was so bad that nobody would ever want to hear what I had to say.  This was the deceiver's voice, because God's voice defeated the whispers of the enemy and revealed to me that he wanted to use me in spite of my past because he did not remember it.  Isaiah 43:25 I even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.


I believe one of the many reasons why people are not living a joyous life is because they can't see beyond the shortcomings of their experiences.  We as humans allow the not so pretty pictures of our experiences to dictate who we presently are in life.  That is why many of us are angry, bitter, and over all frustrated with life.  The feeling of going on a long trip, but never reaching your destination.  You keep asking, "Why is it taking so long and when will I get there?"  You will get there when you start accepting the fact that no one is perfect and you can't keep beating yourself up over the past. Stare your past right in the face and tell it, "If you do not contribute to my PROSPERITY then you have NO POWER in my life!"  Somebody reading this blog has experienced mental and physical abuse.  On the other hand, another reader is the actual abuser.  The point is no matter what seat you are sitting in and no matter how gruesome your past, if you accept Jesus Christ he has the ability to heal the Pains of your Past!  We can't do it of our own strength, but if we rely on the Savior he will do just that Save Us. 


My heart for each and every person is that you will become whole from Inside and Out.  Take time out of your busy schedule to deal with your inner being.  This might mean taking a day off to focus on you and only you.  During your personal time take an inventory of the past hurts and events that are holding you back from fulfilling your purpose.  Many times the problem lies in us running away from the past and not confronting it.  However, true Healing takes place when the Disease is Identified and Treated, NOT Ignored.  Tell your past that you will not allow it to dictate your Destiny.  If God does not Remember it then you do not remember it.  Walk with your head held high because if you are a believer you should know who you are in Christ, Redeemed.  1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  If you are reading this blog and you are not a believer it is not too late for you to receive healing by accepting Jesus Christ. Romans 10:9, That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
*I leave you with this quote from an anonymous author.  What you need to know about the past is that no matter what has happened, it has all worked together to bring you to this very moment. And this is the moment you can choose to make everything New.  Right now.

D.E.S.T.I.N.Y
Determined Events Sent To Ignite a New You!