Day 25 - Veterans and Rookies
Scripture focus: David blessed GOD in full view of the entire congregation: blessed are you, GOD of Israel, our father from of old and forever. To you, O GOD, belong the greatness and the might, the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor; Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth; the kingdom all yours! You've raised yourself high over all. Riches and glory come from you, you're ruler over all; You hold strength and power in the palm of your hand to build up and strengthen all. And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to you, praising your splendid Name. 1 Chronicles 29:11 The Message
Mature, experienced veterans: Learn how to accept God’s blessings, accept his help, and let go of the past. In fact, veterans often learn how to reframe their perception of past experiences in such a way that once painful, debilitating memories become valuable life lessons and treasured blessings.
Rookies: Believe that grudges and guilt are useful weapons and necessary coping strategies. They cling to the negatives of the past in order to justify not progressing in the present.
Which attitude do you embrace?
Recommended reading: Matthew 23-25
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How incredible it is to be a work in progress. The grudges from the past certainly aren't all gone but they are going. I haven't laid aside all that I have been shown, but 'we' are working on that. I have no doubt there are many yet to see, and again 'we' are working on that. I am no longer alone, which is a change in perception of my status, not a change in my actual status. There is no separation from His love for any of us, just a separation from knowing that, and that too is changing, hopefully for all of us. It truly is a NEW YEAR.
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