Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin. A bondservant doesn't live in the house forever. A son remains forever. If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:34'36 WEB.As I dropped the heavy luggage in the hotel lobby, the sound echoed through the room. I had lugged it nearly a mile in the August heat, and I was exhausted. We were guests at the hotel and should have been allowed to park near the building. But the parking lot attendant had mistakenly thought we were just attending a conference and made us park in a distant dirt lot a mile away. He didn't realize we were guests of the hotel.
Not so long ago, people would load such baggage onto a packhorse or donkey, called a beast of burden. They would force it to shoulder their load for them. The beast had no choice in the matter but had to carry whatever was put on its back.
Similarly, the enemy will saddle you up with your past baggage and take you out for a ride if you let him. Even after you have been forgiven of it. We're all sinners, and one sin is as bad as the other. Remember this, remember that, and soon all the bad things you've ever been involved in will settle right down on you. Before long, you'll begin to question what you are even doing here. Too busy thinking, "Look at all that I have done. God could never love someone like me."
Don't become a beast of burden, and start carrying the enemy's luggage around for him. You'll just become exhausted and bitter. Take it to the Lord in prayer, and leave your past in the past where it belongs. You're an honored guest of the Father and don't have to carry the past baggage any longer.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am laying my past mistakes down at Your feet. This is a new day, and I won't be a beast of burden any longer. I am a new creation in Christ Jesus, and my past is now in my past. Please help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5-6) ~ If you are in need of prayer, we and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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I sometimes remember the past and find it hard to forgive myself for things I've done, alcoholism, drug addictions and su h, I do acknowledge that Jesus has washed me of my sins, but I feel that in my mind, penance is paid with guilt and shame sometimes. I know it's not like that, but it's not easy at times. I trust in Jesus.
Amen Father I thank You for Your Forgiveness
Amen! No More Baggage!
Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your forgiveness. Thank You for all my Blessings. Amen
Thank you Jesus for all our blessings. Amen
Amen Lord you are amazing!!
Amen, thank you Jesus for forgiveness everyday. You are my Rock. Thank you!
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Amen! Thank You Jesus for saving us from our sins!
Amen !!! God Bless everyone .! The Lord is good and worthy
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Amen Good Morning Everyone
Amen thank you Lord Jesus for setting me free and helping me to walk in the light , in the strength of your Love without all my baggage! Thank you ! Thank you for your Love !
All thanks and praise to the God of forgiveness!
Amen! Lord, please help me to become steadfast and to guard my thought life. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen
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In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen. Thank You Lord Yeshua for setting me free from my past and free from the penalty of sin!
You've helped me so much my God. Thank you Praise God
Yes, amen Lord
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Amen and amen
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THANK GOD FOR HIS LOVE & FORGIVENESS FOR US. WHAT A LONG PASS ... THAT IS GONE OVER WITH. NEW START ! EACH DAY IS A GIFT. LETS MAKE THE BEST OF IT.
XO
SHARON