Forgiving & Forgetting

I read in my devotional today about forgiving and forgetting. Man-that really hit home. I knew I had a difficult time forgiving and forgetting but I didn't realize what an impact it could have on one's life. The passage read:

The past makes us what we are, but that's no reason to live there. Philippians 3:13-14 is a breakthrough passage of Scripture: "Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me..." (NIV) Poring over the disappointments and failures you experience will make you tired and depressed. And it's definitely a breeding ground for bitterness. Instead, open yourself to God's grace, to the excitement of living today. Reach forward. Press on. Forget about the past. Look to your glorious future with Christ!  

Lord, shine Your light in my darkness and help me to forgive and forget things that have happened in my life. I want to give it ALL to You. Help me to be more like You. Thank You for my 'thorns'...for have made me a stronger person and gave me a closer relationship with You. Thank You for being there and answering my prayers.                      Amen

Soon, I know that if I let things go my life will be more blessed than I ever could imagine.  I know that things will work out for the better and I have to stay positive.