Imagine for a few seconds what goes on in the mind (and the life) of a heart broken person who has fallen out of love into depression? How about a bereaved person who had just lost a precious loved one? Or a person who just goes into the motion of work and life with a less real fulfilling purpose? Or imagine a youth who is so caught up in a web of frustrating relationships within and outside the
family? I can tell you a lot more stories of broken people I've read of, encountered, and observed. Others have moved on. Some have fallen deeper into their predicament. And still many others thought they have already solved their problem, but sadly, are just in the state of denial.
Feelings of rejection, bitterness, betrayal, and the likes are not that easy to bear. But many people are pushing towards the "quick fix syndrome". Beware of such. Quick fixes have no long-term effects. It sorts of solved the problem, but the after effects are like dormant volcanoes that are ready to erupt overtime. Likewise, emotional problems that are untreated with the grace of God can flare up any moment. This may cause longer tedious negative effects. What you need are solutions that have long term solutions.
At this point, let's pause by identifying your current difficult situation. Finished? Now, let's put God into the picture and ask ourselves: "How does God want me to move on from my difficulty or my trials that has long staying effects?" Spend a few minutes and gather your thoughts. Write it down if you must.
Moreover, I would like to share to you my main thought on this matter of moving on. First things first. Here it is: You cannot move on to God's future for you if you're still presently trapped in your past. Let me emphasize ... You cannot really move on to God's future for you if you're still presently trapped in your past (I'll share more of this in the next three weeks).
On the outset, if you want to really move on, you need to pause. You need to think through at least on the general details of your life. You need to pause to maximize the benefits. To pause is crucial. To pause is to halt from some of life's busyness and spending enough quality time on what really matters. To pause is to give yourself the liberty to think and feel what's going on in your life. King David did this. He said, "On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night." (Psalm 63:6). To pause is to bring yourself in surrender at the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ (And mind you, this is no religious matter). Because there, at the foot of the cross of Christ, issues are dealt with –– at the grass root level! To pause is to bring God into your situation and to let him intervene. There is no magic in the act of pausing. It's just plain reality that you need God ... everyone needs God. And believe me, you need God more than you thought!
This week, take special time to talk to God. Read His Word. Listen to good music with biblical inspiring messages. Reject unnecessary activities that oppose focusing on knowing God. Find encouraging people you trust and could lead you closer to God. Spend time and talk with these wonderful people.
See you again next week for part 2. Enjoy!
