It's time to get over the past. Refuse to allow the thoughts of others to control how you think and act. Past mistakes and perceived failures must be released to God. Stop being your own worst critic. God sees value in your life and has no regrets about your existence. He believes in you completely. The Bible is filled with men and women who stumbled and fell. Most of those we call heroes were people who made huge mistakes and failed more than once. The key to their overcoming testimony was an inner resilience whereby they chose to take the past, PACK IT UP AND PUT IT AWAY!
The Lord doesn't make decisions like ordinary people! So many folks judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person's thoughts and intentions. He looks at their heart. Your heart is pure, intentions are honorable, and it’s just some of the outcomes in the past that are painful. Today is a great time for decision-making and commitment. Use your faith to access your resilience and take the past, PACK IT UP AND PUT IT AWAY!
--Bishop Gerald Doggett