DON'T FORGET THE PAST!

Today I want to thank God for my past!

As a recovered alcoholic it is sometimes easy to forget where we came from, where we are now and how we got here!

Recently in my Spiritual life I am experiencing changes. Changes I am not necessarily comfortable with but I know are necessary. I also know God has it all under control and the changes will become 'The Norm' in His time.

Our past is important because:

• It influences our future - I spoke with someone today about the incredible difference God has made in my life since I became a Christian and the fact that because they were so big I know God expects big things from me. Once upon a time that would have terrified me but today, even though sometimes it makes me uneasy, I am content in knowing that when the time comes He will give me all that I need to do whatever it is He wants me to do.
  
  
• It is a reminder of the Grace of God in my life - knowing where I am now and where I was is a very humbling experience because I know by myself I would not be here living the life I am today. It by His Grace that I get to live daily and experience life daily.
  
  
• It is a helpful lesson for today - There are times in all of our lives where we drift back into the old way of thinking, old way of acting and at those times the Holy Spirit can intervene in our lives and teach us how God wants us to live.
  

Today I thank God for my past because it was that past that led me to be the person I am today!