October 19, 2021
DAILY DEVOTION:
“FORGIVE AND FORGET...”
Romans 8:27
New International Version
27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
It is so comforting to know that God’s compassion and kindness are new every morning. Because of His great salvation God has provided a way for your past to have zero power over you.
You don’t have to live in guilt and condemnation over your past failings; you can live with great hope for a bright future ahead. God’s part is to forgive us—our part is to receive His gracious gift of forgiveness, mercy, and a new beginning.
Many people think, How could God forgive me when I’ve done so many bad things? But the truth is that, God is able to overcome and do far more than we could ever imagine, that He could do for us (Ephesians 3:20).
When we ask God to forgive us, He is faithful and just to do it. He continuously cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Old things pass away and we have an opportunity for a new beginning.
We become new spiritual clay for God to work with. He arranges for each of us to have a fresh start—we simply must be willing to let go of the past, and move forward with God.
Don’t allow mistakes in your past to hold you back and threaten your future.
