Rena Groot's Blog

Charlie Kirk; Why the Message Outlasts the Messenger

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed yesterday. He was a man who inspired multitudes. But today, more than mourning, we reflect—on what it...

My Grandmother

It seems to me that life is kind of like a juxtaposition of many puzzle pieces. I used to wish I had been given different pieces, or even...

When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Can we trust God when life doesn’t make sense?   I am sure you have noticed that there are seasons in life when nothing seems to add up....

Would you like to be healed?

My friend, would you like to get well? You might think the answer would be obvious. Of course you want to be healed—right? It’s a...

Broken to Beautiful

God didn’t just help me create Broken to Beautiful —He used it to transform my life. And now, it can help transform yours. Life is a ...

The Highlander's Secret

Secrets, clan wars, and forbidden love. What happens when secrets from the past affect the present? If you like historical, romantic...

Mothers

Before the foundations of the Earth, before God breathed life into Adam, He knew who your mother would be.

You Are More Than Your Past...Negative Feelings & Past Mistakes Don't Define You

Many of us carry deep wounds , negative feelings about ourselves and others, and scars from our past. Those who were meant to love and...

Stand Against Anger

Cherrilynn Bisbano has kindly given me permission to post her blog. I think it is well written. Do not be quickly provoked in your...

You Are More Than Your Past

Many of us carry deep wounds and scars from our past. Those who were meant to love and protect us may have failed us, leaving us with memories of pain instead of safety, hardship instead of comfort, and betrayal instead of trust. As a result, we may struggle with feelings of unworthiness, self-doubt, or even self-hatred. But those thoughts and feelings are lies from the enemy of our soul. In reality, our past does not define us! Don’t be imprisoned by the lies. It is not too late for you. God can take what looks broken to the world and make us His beautiful, precious children. Your past does not disqualify you. When you give your life to Jesus, His love can redeem and restore anything from your past that causes you shame or pain.

When you belong to God you are accepted, cherished, and righteous in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him." His grace empowers you to walk by faith and frees you from the chains of your past. Let God heal your heart and transform your life. The lie that God can’t use you because of your past is nonsense. Just look at the Chapmans. Steven Curtis Chapman’s son, Will, carried the pain of accidentally causing his sister Maria’s death, but through God’s grace, he found healing and peace. Will’s story is a testament to the strength of faith and the healing power of the love of God.

Don’t let the enemy discount what God can do in your life. He can do immeasurably more than you can ask or think. Surrender all your feelings of unworthiness to Him. Ask Him to lead you. Then, one beautiful day, He will be able to say to you, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your Lord." Matthew 25:21 I pray God blesses and heals you from your past in every way ~ emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. You are more than your past! Blessings, Beloved of God.