16th June 2025

Chains of The Past

He heals the brokenhearted

and binds up their wounds.

   Psalm 147:3

Today's Bible Reading:  Luke 4:16-21.

One of life’s hardest lessons to learn, is that we cannot change the past. We can regret it … we can learn from it … we have to live with its consequences … but we cannot change it. As the Bible says, “You have planted wickedness, you have reaped evil” (Hosea 10:13). All of us carry the burden of the past around with us, and we can not change that fact.

However, You can change the future, with God’s help. If today you are living with the burden of guilt, regrets, remorse, or perhaps you are haunted by the past. In 1 Peter 5:7, the Bible says: Casting all your care upon the Lord, for He cares for you.

What should you do? First, take your burden to the cross of the Lord Jesus—and leave it there. Turn your life over to Christ today, and put your future into His hands. Then ask Him if you are not already in a church, to guide you to a church where you will hear God’s Word, and also find encouragement from others who can help you grow spiritually. Read the Bible and pray every day, and trust on the Lord to provide for you.

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your tender, loving care each day. In Jesus name. Amen.