"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!" Isaiah 43:18-19
Report cards were out, and her grades were dismal. Looking over the information from the past 2 reporting periods with her, i asked Patty what she thought of her grades. Eyes lowered, she murmured, "not good, but i can't do any better."
"Really??" i asked, "Well if that's what you think, then that's what will be. Your past grades are in ink, but the next nine week grades are yet to be determined. Did you know, right now, you have all A's? BUT, what you believe and what you do will determine the outcome." I must say, if i had transformed into a blockhead, i don't think she would have looked anymore surprised.
Do you feel trapped in an old way of thinking or in a cycle of poor habits? Do you need your spirit renewed? Tomorrow is yet to happen. And, it does not have to be a repeat of yesterday.
Father, turn my heart and head away from accepting undesirable ways as set in stone. Equip me with the power, strength and wisdom to see tomorrow as what it really is... a new beginning, a chance to change or improve in serving you with a fuller, truer heart and spirit.
we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live like we believe it,
veneal
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