Have You Burned Your Bridges?
Earlier today, I was listening to the Crabb Family sing, “And the bridges that’s behind me, Lord, I’ve burned them to the ground.” So much of the time, I see people hanging on to their past as opposed to “forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before” (Philippians 3:13). If Jesus is truly the “best thing you’ve ever found,” why would you want to cling to things that are not good for you?
When God called you out, it was so that you could move forward without continually looking back. We need to learn from our history but we can’t cling to our past nor can we refuse to move forward because of our past. When God called us out, it was for a purpose. We can use the things we’ve been through to encourage others but we ourselves need to be moving forward, full of faith, victory and power into this new life that God’s given us. As we do that, we will begin to better become the men and women God desires us to be.
That is similar to something I’ve been dealing with. To totally get over my current situation and move on, I need to totally forgive the people that have hurt me so deeply. I know that, and I’ve prayed about it, but I’m human, and I haven’t been able to do that yet. I want to, but I’m not there yet… and I’m afraid it will be some time before I get there. Someone has recommended a book to me by R.T. Kendall, “Total Forgiveness”. I’m looking forward to getting the book and seeing what I learn from it.
Brandon, I’ll be praying with you that forgiveness will come quickly. I know from experience how difficult it can be to forgive but I also know from experience that God is able. So many people seem to want to hang on to bitterness and even hatred but I’m thankful that you understand the need to forgive. God will reward your perseverance.