I believe one of the most desperate needs among people is to gain a clear understanding of how God sees us. It will revolutionize the way we see ourselves and the way we view others. All believers accept Jesus’ death on the cross as an intellectual reality, but some fail to grasp in their hearts how dramatically His sacrifice impacts our everyday lives. The crucifixion means that every sin in our past has been washed away, every wound has been healed, and every bondage has been broken. The tide of blood that flowed from Calvary has carried away everything that would make us feel guilty, ashamed, bitter, and regretful, and has made possible a life of total freedom, healing, wholeness, and redemption. It gives us a fresh start every single day. . . Many times, people allow their pasts to define their presents and their futures. I have seen this happen time and time again. Now is the time—I mean right now, this minute—to make up your mind that your past no longer matters. When it doesn’t matter, it can’t influence you. Until the past is rendered impotent in your mind, it will affect the way you see yourself, the way you view others, and the way you think about your future, whether you realize it or not. It’s time for that to stop. Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” John 8:32, Here’s the truth: Your past does not belong to you. It does not have to haunt you or hover over your mind anymore. It belongs to God and that’s why He can rewrite it as He chooses. Our favorite tidbits from The I-factor by Van Moody #yourpast #yourpastdoesntdefineyourfuture #yourpastdoesnotdefineyourfuture #yourpastdoesnotdefineyou #motivation #makeyoustronger #youwillunderstandoneday #youwillrealize #yourstruggles #yourstruggleisreal #yourhardworkwillpayoff #yourealize #pastispast #past #moveforwardalways #madeyoustronger #loveyourself #leaveyourpastinthepast #leaveyourpastbehindyou #leaveyourpastbehind #leaveyourpast #keepmovingfoward #keepmoving #yourfuture #victims #jesus #love #faith #jesussaves #god
