This morning I was reading in Genesis about the angels of the Lord and when they told Lot that he and his family must leave the city because it was about to be destroyed. Genesis 19:16-17 reads, "When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them. And when they had brought them forth, they said, 'Escape for your life! Do not look behind you or stop anywhere in the whole valley; escape to the mountains [of Moab], lest you be consumed.'"
Genesis 19:26 says, "But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt." I am more than sure if someone told me I had to pick up and leave everything I have, I would do more than hesitate. I can also assume I would probably look back at what was my life as it was about to be destroyed - as Lot's wife did, which resulted in her demise. I began thinking about times when we are tempted to look back or times when God has called us to do something and we are hesitant, whether it be because it might be asking a lot of us, it's uncomfortable, or we just don't think we are capable of even doing whatever it is (like me writing this). I then got to thinking of how many times God has laid it on our hearts to discontinue a relationship, or a job, or a habit, whatever the case may be, I think more often than not, the devil fills our minds with doubts and what ifs. Having us thinking we can't let go of the past and move forward. But God says different...He wants us to live a life of abundance and happiness. We just have to want it bad enough to let go of things and ppl that's not making our lives better. If God has put it on your heart to do something - maybe you're not quite sure what it is, but you just know its something thats within you - gently take His hand and let Him lead you. He is trustworthy and has only the very best for His children. LET GO AND LET GOD!!! Don't look back at the past - if He's telling you to leave it..Then leave it. He always has something better waiting for you. Trust God and put your faith in Him and what He has for You is for You. Often we think we know what we want and, "If we can just get it, we will be happy," but the truth is, only God knows where we will find true peace. As for me Im visualizing 2012 as a year of new beginnings ...Not looking back on the past...just lessons learned. My Life will only get better cause God is leading the way. I will not let anyone or anything stand in the way of my Faith or Happiness cause I'm on my way to do great things in the 2012 and ..... I'm Not Looking Back!!!
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May 2019
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