The Abundant Life Center

 

by Dona Hake

 

 

 

 

 

I can remember a few years ago as my husband was sharing the word, and  he said something that just inspired my heart, and I want to share with you about it in  this devotional.  He said,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think one of the saddest things is seeing people live in the pain of their past yet they have so much to be thankful for in the present moment. If you live in the past, even when there are good things going on around you, you may be hindered from even noticing them.   Even the smallest of goodness around you is overlooked because you are looking in life’s rear view mirror.  The past has the ability to rob you of the good things that are in your life RIGHT NOW!    We need to stop and purposely think of each and every good thing that God has blessed us with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I want to encourage you today that if you are tempted to look over your shoulder into your past to stop, and guard your heart, and check your attitude.   ! Stop and look at who you are today and how far God has brought you.    Ponder all the victories you have experienced as you have released your faith in the living God. Stop and think about every blessing you possess whether it be spiritual blessings, family, friends or material things. Let us not allow the wonderful joys in our present be robbed from us because we feel we are unable to go forward.

 

 

 

 

 

Know this, God can heal you from the pain and scars of your past.     He is well able to take the things in your life that have been bad, and reveal the depths of His wisdom to you.   He can give you hope for a future, and He can bring joy unspeakable into your heart and peace that passes all understanding that will permeate your mind. Enjoy the current joys that are around you and allow God to give you the strength to continue to move forward!