An excerpt from the Harvest Times which I find it beneficial to share:

Going beyond the past hurt

When you think about a past, painful event today, how do you feel? Are there unresolved feelings of bitterness and resentment? You know you have "forgotten" when you can think about that pianful situation today and not feel or controlled by negative emotions such as anger and resentment. Yes, there may always be a trace of unsease and doubt when we remember those times, but if we walk with Jesus, He will heal our hearts over time and empower us to look at the person who has wronged us through His eyes of love and mercy.

In a few days, we will usher in a new year that will bring with it new meanings and new beginnings. But possibly one of the best things we can do for ourselves is to learn to leave behind the experiences of our past and move ahead with confidence in God, knowing that He is always in control of our lives.

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" Think of how many people you can influence each day at work and in the home, community and church. Each of us has the opportunity to influence what people believ, and the potential to make a real difference in people's lives...and to contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of heave." Luke 1:37 it says, "With God, nothing is impossible."

Thank you God for bringing me through year 2009. Although it wasn't very smooth-sailing, the thought of knowing that you are always by my side gives me the confidence to tackle life's challenges everyday. In a few moments time, year 2009 will come to an end. And I want to enter Year 2010 with a fresh new dose of faith, because I know that it is very easy to slip back into running my life on feelings and sight rather than faith and the Word of God. Faith comes from only one source and it is the Word of God. I want to lead a life of confidence that is faith-filled because I know that leading a life of confidence stems from knowing that I have the victory in my Lord Jesus Christ, and that I can look forward with the hope that you have given to me.

The end of a year sparks the beginning of a new one. I pray that if my resolutions are in line with your Word, let it be done. Because I know that a good dream is good, but a God dream is even much better.Year 2010 will be a year where I start drawing closer and closer to you, because when I do so, I know you wil l definitely reciprocate in a greater manner. Amen.