"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland"- Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV).
Most people have collections of memorabilia tucked away or displayed in their homes. Looking back on good memories is like a mini vacation for our hearts; the bad memories, not even close. Our minds tend to flit back to the past at times, but God doesn't want us to "dwell" there. The devil does though. Looking back can cause us to lose our balance and stumble; no, our eyes should be focused on what's in front of us. You may be in a good place right now, but even good places need refreshing at times. A bad place needs a complete overhaul. Thankfully, God is in the business of creating new things that enrich a believer's faith and hope. It's not the "things" that bring the excitement or the renewal; it's the awareness of God's presence that fill us with joy. If you're a parent, you know the joy of watching your child open a gift. Is it really about the gift? No, it's about the one who is giving and the one who is receiving. God is the ultimate Parent and His love for us is eternal (Jeremiah 31:3). Our hearts desire is to be in His presence. For now, delight yourself in the Lord and the desires of your heart will spring up. Do you not perceive it?
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