262 – What needs to be healed from your past?

Have you ever felt that because of things that happened to you in the past, either mistakes you made or things other people did to you, you haven’t been able to live your life the way you wanted to or be as successful as you could be?

Once in a while, it a can be a good idea to take a look at your past: mistakes you've made, things others have done that harm you, or situations that had a negative impact on your life.

If you're holding onto resentment for what others did, or the mistakes you made, or if you're still letting a some event from the past have a negative influence on the way you think and act today, it's time for some healing.

That's what this week's podcast episode is all about. I share some stories of people in the Bible who had to face the mistakes they made or the way they were treated unfairly, so they could go forward with God's purpose for them. I talk about

• Jacob
• His son Joseph
• Joseph's 10 older brothers
• God's forgiveness is so thorough, He will not even remember your sins
• The real reason you can let go of the past and it's negative influence on your life
• A prayer that brings healing to your past

You can't take any guilt or shame with you into heaven. You can’t take any memories of your mistakes or sins either. And you can’t take resentment over how someone or some circumstance may have harmed you.

Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is at hand. This means you don’t have to wait to begin to experience being in the presence of heaven.

To the degree you are aware that heaven is at hand, you can let go of these things from the past right now.

The love and forgiveness of God can reach back into what you call the past, wash away then negative memories and influence, and bring redemption and healing.

Previous episode mentioned:
Episode 135: Your Past Does not Define You

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261 – What is your motive when you pray for healing?

Is there anything in your life right now that you’re praying about for healing?

Maybe you’re praying for healing for someone else. It could be a health issue, a relationship problem, finding a new job, financial struggles, or maybe an emotional challenge.

The Bible says that God "heals all your diseases." But have you ever not felt your prayer for healing was being answered the way you felt it should be? I sure have.

It's definitely good to pray for healing, but Jesus warns us that we need to look at our motives for prayer.

Sometimes we get so absorbed in the problem, we just want to get rid of it. Sometimes we want a healing for ourselves or someone else as a blessing.

But the best motive for a healing prayer is to glorify God.

In this week's episode I look at several times in the Bible when this bigger picture of glorifying God was the main reason for someone's prayer and how that was what brought healing or resolution to a problem.

• Hezekiah's prayer when the King of Assyria was threatening him
• Joshua's prayer of gratitude to God for being able to walk on dry river bed of the Jordan River
• Daniel's prayer not just for forgiveness but for God's name and glory to be restored
• Jesus's command to let our light shine so people would see our good deeds and glorify God

When your ultimate motive in prayer is to glorify God, you rise far above any self-centered or self-focused desires. It gives you a broader perspective of how God is working in the whole world, instead of how you want Him to work in your little world.

It is a righteous prayer for us to pray for healing or solutions so the whole world may know that God can and does heal today just as in Jesus’s day.

Whatever you’re doing, whatever you’re praying for, it’s always the perfect time to pray that God will be glorified.

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260 – Is it possible for you to bless people 100 years from now?

Have you ever wondered what impact your life might have on future generations? Will people remember you 100 or 200 years from now or will your life be forgotten by the world in general?

You just might have more influence on the future than you can imagine. Think of folks who lived hundreds of years ago who are a blessing to you: maybe an author or an artist, or some historical figure.

And of course, think of all the people in the Bible, who lived thousands of years ago, but their lives, and the lessons they learned, are still a blessing to us today.

If this can be true for them, then it can be true for you and me as well.

What will your spiritual legacy be for future generations? In this week's episode I talk about.

• The best way to leave a spiritual legacy is to obey God's commandments
• Teach your children and those around you to love God and all mankind
• God told Abraham he and his descendants would be a blessing to the whole world. If it's true for Abraham, it is true for you too
• Jesus knew he would be a blessing for the whole world for all time to come
• As a follower of Jesus, your life can have a similar far-reaching effect

The choices you make today in obedience to God, the way you live your life in following Christ, the humility you express in being guided by the Holy Spirit, will have a lasting influence far into the future, more than you can imagine or will ever know.

Acknowledge this influence is possible. Accept it. And trust God with the spiritual legacy you’re giving to future generations.

Related episode
Episode 176 – How Much Do You Love the People Who Will Be Born 100 Years from Now?

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

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