You Can’t Change The Past
You can not change the past. All of us would if we could, but we can’t. We have all said “If I could just change that, man I would give anything.” The good news is that you can’t. You say why is that good news? It is good news because if you can’t change the past you can let the past go! This story in 2 Samuel is a good illustration.
“While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let the child live.’ But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? 2 Samuel 12:22-23
David’s men were shocked when he washed himself and pulled it together after the death of his child. They expected his mourning to go to another level. That is what the enemy wants from us. He wants us to mourn longer than we should; he wants us to hide forever. Surprise him! Pull yourself together forget the past and focus on the new life that he has given you through the power of your changed nature!
