Renowned pastor Joel Osteen discusses the importance of moving forward from past hurts and embracing new beginnings with faith and positivity. He emphasizes the power of starting the day with blessings and shares a new resource, Three Minute Mornings, for daily devotion.
Shift focus from past hurts to promising future opportunities.
Deep dives
Letting Go of the Past for a Bright Future
Don't dwell on past disappointments or hurts, as it can hinder your future blessings. It's important to release negative baggage, such as regrets, failures, and hurts, to prevent them from poisoning your future. Regardless of your past, focusing on moving forward and letting go of the past negativity will lead you to new beginnings and positive outcomes.
Moving Forward and Embracing New Beginnings
To progress in life, one must leave behind past pains and disappointments. Instead of getting stuck in the past, shift focus to the promising future ahead. By having a strong will to move forward and not dwell on past hurts, you can open yourself up to new opportunities and experiences that God has planned for you.
Sowing Losses as Seeds for Future Blessings
When faced with losses or disappointments, view them as opportunities to sow seeds for future blessings. Rather than succumbing to victim mentality or bitterness, trust that God can turn your losses into stepping stones for a brighter future. By letting go of past hurts and disappointment, you can expect God to bring abundance and joy in place of your ashes.
If you want to walk into the blessings God has for you, you have to be willing to let go of the past. Stop focusing on what didn't work out and get ready for the new things He has in store.
Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give visitJoelOsteen.com/GiveHope.
Three minutes. Every day. Before your feet hit the floor, set your mind on things above with Joel’s new devotional, 3-Minute Mornings. Our May offer contains 365 days of favor and freedom. Put God first place, and you’ll see breakthroughs you couldn’t make happen. Request your copy today, https://bit.ly/4di5pMO.
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