Shedding the Past

     The interesting thing about getting older is that you always cling onto memories. Some good, some bad and some are half and half. Some times if you dwell there too long you begin to entertain regret and guilt. I know of what I speak because I have done this way too many times. I look back and see all the places where I made a wrong choice. That is when regret and guilt really love to come in a play. And boy do they play. Once they start their invasion another enters the mix and that is called doubt.
     One thing about all of that I found that even though all of that happens I have the Lord to help me sort things out. It is hard some times to be able to let the past go. Not to forget but don't let them hold you hostage. All it will do is stunt your growth in Christ. I have failed miserable but I will keep on keeping on. Moving forward and let the past keep its designated position in my life, which is the past. Learn from it, laugh at the funny things, cry at the sad things, hold onto the dearest things then move forward with the Lord walking side by side.