Do Not Dwell On the Past

"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 desert and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19

Yesterday I was shopping at a used furniture store with my Dad. I was sitting in various chairs and telling him which ones I thought were better looking than others. An older woman came up to me and said "oh, if the skinny one sinks into it too far, then I'm not going to even try it." Looking at my Dad, she said "at this age, it matters more how you get in and out of it then it does how it looks. My Dad laughed and said "that's the truth!" I quipped "you must need your eyes examined, too, calling me skinny." We continued to joke, but I realized that I didn't picture myself thin at all - but God is doing a new thing. Right in the middle of the store, I told her how I prayed about my weight, I asked God to help me, I started reading my Bible searching for verses that would give me direction, and God has given me the motivation. He deserves all the credit and glory.

As I was looking through my Bible for another verse, I saw this verse highlighted and thought it was fitting. I need to forget always feeling like the obese one in the crowd. GOD is doing a new thing! I need to grasp hold of it and get on board! I can't dwell on the past if God has a new hope and future for me. If God is changing your life and looks, give Him the praise! And focus on what He's doing, not the sin of your past. Praise You, Jesus, for Your mercy and grace!

Dear Heavenly Father, please help us not dwell on being the fat one. Instead, make our focus on You and what You're doing in our lives. Lord, if You are calling us to be thin, help us perceive the new thing You are doing. And, we bow humbly before You to accept Your gracious gift. Thank You for Your mercy, Your grace, Your forgiveness, and Your amazing healing. We love You, Abba Father. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN!