Jeremiah 31:31-34:
A new covenant……God declares a new covenant with Israel because they broke his previous covenant made with their forefathers. For this new covenant will no longer be on tablets of stone, but instead within each of our hearts. This is the new covenant from God with us…..a covenant that says “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more”.
I know for my life I have gone astray trying many different solutions to help overcome my dysfunctional childhood. I have chosen relationships looking for safety & comfort that only led me to do things I am not proud of today. I lived as a victim until God brought a counselor into my life who was exactly what I needed. In July 1999 I called my father after not speaking for 10 years and told him I forgave him for everything. On November 25th, 1999 my father passed away. The very next day was my first date with my husband now of 8 years. I know that my husband was sent to me by God because I could not have handpicked a better man for me. It is strange to me now to reflect on all the dysfunctions of my upbringing as they now seem so much of a distant past. Through God’s grace I have managed to forgive not only my family, but also myself.
I am glad God has forgiven our sins and remembers them no more! It has allowed me to renew my life filled with peace & light.
Dear God, we thank you for making a new covenant with us. Father we pray for understanding as to why we do the things we do and ask for your strength to make it right. Help us to forgive not only those who have hurt us along the way. Help us to find healing through forgiveness that frees us to become closer to you, living a life in the light of your Kingdom.
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