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The benefits of letting go of the past

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There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

Let It Go!
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
How many of us here today are holding on to past hurt? If everyone in this building would be honest, more than a few if not all of us are dealing with past issues. When dealing with past or as in the words of Paul dealing with things which are behind those things could be….
How many of us here today are holding on to past hurt? If everyone in this building would be honest, more than a few if not all of us are dealing with past issues. When dealing with past or as in the words of Paul dealing with things which are behind those things could be….
1. Hurt
1. Hurt
2. Bad choices
2. Bad choices
3. Guilt
3. Guilt
Hurt- The unfortunate thing about hurt is that “past hurt, becomes, a hindrance for the present”.
Hurt- The unfortunate thing about hurt is that “past hurt, becomes, a hindrance for the present”.
a. Causes you to have a lack of trust
a. Causes you to have a lack of trust
b. Causes you to self-inflict
b. Causes you to self-inflict
c. Causes you to self-destruct
c. Causes you to self-destruct
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Bad Choices- You made some decisions that really cost you a lot or cost you everything
Bad Choices- You made some decisions that really cost you a lot or cost you everything
a. It cost you some relationships
a. It cost you some relationships
b. It cost you your financial stability
b. It cost you your financial stability
c. It cost you options and or opportunities
c. It cost you options and or opportunities
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5 ESV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Guilt- Troubles and Trap your heart from letting go the past
Guilt- Troubles and Trap your heart from letting go the past
a. Produces a double mind
a. Produces a double mind
b. Produces a heavy heart/takes away life enjoyment
b. Produces a heavy heart/takes away life enjoyment
c. Produces shame and Paranoia
c. Produces shame and Paranoia
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
So, lets answer the question why do we need to let go of the past?
So, lets answer the question why do we need to let go of the past?
1. Letting go of the past helps you to pursue your best life with Jesus Christ
1. Letting go of the past helps you to pursue your best life with Jesus Christ
2. Letting go of the past helps obtain a stronger faith walk
2. Letting go of the past helps obtain a stronger faith walk
3. Letting go of the past Heals all wounds
3. Letting go of the past Heals all wounds
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