Whether you’re young or old, everyone has scars, wounds from the past which mask pain and suffering. Like bringing home a brand new car, dings, scratches and wear quickly appear. Perfection fades ushering in guilt, shame and uncomfortable feelings. These emotions prompt individuals to yearn to blot out their past.
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As David comes to grips with his rebellious ways in Psalm 51:1, he leans on God’s mercy. Images of his sin haunt David, brought to the forefront of his mind by the devil. Snapping out of his mean streak, a humbled heart brings this servant of God to his knees. Like resetting a video game to start over after making a careless error, we have all longed for God to blot out portions of our past.
Although memories will always return, God’s love can turn the ugliness of sin into snow, restoring a sense of purity to souls, Isaiah 1:18. The message of resurrection isn’t limited to one day or merely for a season. Rather, the triumph of Jesus over the cross, Colossians 2:15 is available daily, Lamentations 3:22-23. Therefore, don’t let the devil steal your joy any longer, John 10:10; hit the reset button by asking God to blot out the sins of your past.
Please feel free to share testimonies of God’s power to forgive.
by Jay Mankus
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