Some look back in longing. Others look back in regret. For the pillar of salt, what difference does it make?
Dear Father, thank you for a mind that is still subject to renewal. All praises from a much forgiven property virgin.
Property Virgin It wasn’t life, I could not breathe Scaled eyes disguised the truth My cupid was the enemy who squandered in my youth The light that searches hidden things Revealed truth from above For all the times I tried and lost, I’ve never known true love The quest for peace apart from God – Impossible to find Seeking that place I’d never been, I almost lost my mind One close call, at last unveiled Had been held high for years But no more feeding memories with fondness or with tears A heart that’s broken and contrite Is freed from sin and shame And stands before a guilty past, both renewed and reclaimed.
“The voice spoke to him a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’” Acts 10:15
My Thoughts
It’s been almost three decades since I gave my heart to the Lord. Although the lifelong sanctification process had just begun, I was justified the minute I confessed and believed. Because of Jesus, the heavens declared me, “not guilty” and my past was forgotten and forgiven. I now consider the details (people and events) that once held me captive as if they concerned someone else. That’s not denial – that’s Biblical truth. I am not that person anymore! My remembrance comes not from regret nor longing. It’s a thankful testimony of how far the Lord has brought me. I’m not just free of the enemy’s deceptions and snares. I’m washed and full of promise as I embrace my born-again, kingdom abode.
For further study: Consider these related Scriptures
1 Corinthians 2:14
John 10:10; 12:46
2 Corinthians 5:17; 11:14
Joel 2:25
Isaiah 43:25
Ephesians 1:18; 5:8
1 John 1:7