Reference

Psalm 34:18

Past pain has caused many of us to miss a promising future. We wear our trauma like a trophy instead of taking it to God to receive restoration. When we walk around in our hurt we are broken versions of ourselves. Do you want to be consumed with past pain, or will you begin to focus on forgiveness? Can you walk with your head held high despite your past? Your debt was paid on Calvary. "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32  As we accept the Lord's forgiveness, we must forgive those who have hurt us, confront ourselves, and own up to our part in another person's pain. As we partner with the grace of God we can be sure that He will deliver us out of all of our troubles and into times of refreshment.