I’m reminded of the story of a homeless man who came into a church one day. He asked to see the pastor and then proceeded to give him ten dollars. As the homeless man was walking out, he stopped and then told the pastor he would give him his only remaining possession, his pillow. That man may not have realized it that day, but he made a change in the direction of his life. In Galatians 6:7 it states, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, he will also reap.”
Perhaps you started your life off negatively and have been in a lot of bad places. Or possibly you’ve been through trials and tests that you never imagined. However, keep this in mind, it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, but where you’re going.
The apostle Peter denied the Lord three times, even after promising Him that he would die with Him. However, the Lord forgave Him, and after the day of Pentecost he preached boldly to a multitude, and three thousand people were added to the kingdom of God in one day!
My friend, learn to forgive yourself and press on towards what God has for you. Forget the past and “let the past be past at last”. Remember, it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, but where you’re going!
