Past Tense

Happened. 

It's such a powerful word. Our past dictates too much of our present. God says, "Just let go." and we say, "Oh no, no, no..." Who are we tell God no? I've realized my struggles are tied to the past. What I'm dealing with now has a hint of back then. I thought I was done with that. I think sometimes God uses our past as a precursor like it says in Judges 3:2

he (God) did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience

But at the same time, the past can be used as a weapon from the Enemy. It can have such a grip over our lives. It can dictate our futures without any reason. 

Some times I feel like I never fully got over past hurts. It still comes and bites me in the back. It whispers the lies in my ear. It's times like those I want to jump into the words of the Lord and never get out. I want to jump into the future to escape the past. What I need to focus on is the present and the future somewhat also. I need to focus on what God is doing now and who He is. His promises to me. 

Happened. 

It's such a powerful word. Yes. Happened not happening. When happened is used, it tells us that something is over. There is no more strength in the power of what has been done. Nothing. Jesus overcame the grave and have us hope. You have overcome and through that have been given strength, faith, and hope. You know have previous battle experience, but the battle can not overcome you. You must remember what happened. God brought you through the battle overcame it for you and with you. 

You are a blessing and warrior that was won, is winning now, and will win all battles through God. 

Janae