Q: Bishop Houston, I’ve been dealing with things I’ve done in my past that are now painful for me to think about today. I have tried to suppress them, but the hurt always seems to find its way back to set me back. What can I do to stop being victimized by my terrible embarrassing past?
Answer: Thank you for this “AWESOME” question!!!
I recognize your pain. Like yourself and so many others (me included) have had some past “not proud” of occurrences that seem to be engraved or stitched to our life. Being persecuted by your past can be challenging, especially living in an unforgiving world or surrounded by pitiless people that love to hold you down than help you up. But I have some good news for you. As a believer, we start the healing with a guarantee.
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJ), “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”:-D
Beloved, no matter how complex or hurtful, nothing less than comprehensive healing is assured to you in Jesus. The minute you were spiritually reborn, “EVERY” previous, current, and upcoming sin (even those delivered to you by someone else), was taken care of by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Spiritually you’re spotless before God, and by His Spirit, you can obtain a comprehensive rebuilding in every area of your life. We have faith in that every thought, memory, and emotion can come to a place of peace and healing.
I want you to understand that inner healing is often a process instead of an experience. Beloved, as you daily spend time with God and in His Word, you’ll discover that He provides healing to those inner hurts and memories of the past.
Uniting with God is a vital part of the procedure. “You” have to decide not to mentally relive those terrible experiences. It’s not an easy process, but when they creep into your mind or pitiless people attempt to install them remember you can control them by speaking God’s Word out of your mouth.
Let me give you an example:—when a hurtful thought comes, or a cold-blooded person tries to submerge you with guilt about your past, you can say out loud, “Father God, I thank You for providing me freedom through Jesus. Thank You for discharging my embarrassing past and releasing me to live guilt-free. And I thank You that all mental damage and all grief has been washed in Your blood. Right now, I choose to think about all the great things You’ve assured me, and I thank You for my healing in Jesus’ Name.”
Beloved, if you do this regularly, you’ll discover that the past will release its ability to influence “control” your future. I encourage you to press forward in your walk with God and know that you’re not alone. In Hebrews 13:5 God guaranteed you that He won’t leave or forsake you. God’s with you every step of the way to a completed restoration. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
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