Scars

Everyone has scars. They can be self afflicted or given to you by someone else. I know this is a sensitive topic... But, think about it. Do you have scars that could have been prevented... avoided?   I just realized today that most of my scars were caused by pure rebellion. Well, the most recent ones anyways. That was the topic of this mornings church service. It really spoke to me... The past is past though. But, thinking back to how I could have avoided the scars I have now...  Literally, killed me today. Just thought... "Wow all that heartache, all the little bits, and pieces of bitterness, and hurt that creeps back now and then could have been prevented. If only..... if only...." Lesson learned though. God has changed my life for good. That doesn't mean satan is not going to try and distract me with my past and try to discourage me with past regrets. Those times will come, and have came. I'm going to keep going though. I just keep thinking that God has already forgiven me, He has a plan for me, and doing His will makes me truly happy. A wise youth pastor I know said one day... "You can forgive but, not forget. God forgives, and forgets." I often wish I could be more like that. Just forget all that has happened.But, only our God can do that. :)  What an incredible God! He died for us.. and Forgave, and Forgot... as far as the East is to the West. Amen!!! That's some amazing unconditional love right there. That can't make me more happier.. Knowing that He has forgiven a wretched sinner like me.    Although scars are going to remain as long as I am alive here on Earth. Those memories won't follow me to Heaven. Praise Jesus for that!! :) God is so good!