Isaiah 43:18: And What it Means To All People!!!!

 

Isaiah 43:18: And What it means to All People!!!

By Anthony Joseph Hopkins March 18, 2021

 

       

        Praise the Lord Saints!! Praise the Lord!!  How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  I want to inform all of you that Isaiah 43:18 Says: Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old.

 

 This means that we are not supposed to remember the former things when it comes to the affairs of others.  I want to say that we are supposed to love one another and forgive each other as well.  For example, my brothers and sisters constantly talk about the past when it comes to me.  I do not understand why my siblings do this all of the time?  The only thing that I have been doing is praying for my family members.  I know that something is not right, especially when it comes to my family members.

Next, I want to inform everyone that my family members are constantly cursing me out each time I affiliate with them.  I do not understand why my family members do me this way?  Frankly, I want to say to everyone that I need all of you to please keep me and my family members in your prayers. 

Further, please allow me to explain what it means to live in the past.  Do you spend a lot of time reminiscing about the past? If the answer is yes, that's okay. Thinking fondly about the past and looking back at the way things used to be isn't a bad thing until it is.  There is a difference between thinking about the past and living in it. Sometimes we live in the past because it's familiar -- we know what happened; there are no surprises. Think about why you watch your reruns of your favorite old sitcoms over and over again.

This is what happens when we live in the past. We choose to live there because it's familiar. We know everything that happened. When the past was really good, you can live there because just thinking back on it gives you a feeling of comfort and happiness.

 

Moreover, please answer the following question regarding the past. 

Is there one particular period from the past that you find yourself clinging on to?
2. Do you feel that you will never reach that level of happiness/status/satisfaction/acceptance/etc. again?
3. Are you frustrated with where you currently are in life?
4. Are you fearful of the future?
5. Does thinking about the past actually make you sad?

 

 

If you find that you are clinging to a specific period from your past because you don't feel there is anything in the present or future that could possibly better, and if thinking about the past in that way actually makes you sad, you may be stuck in the past.

 

Why is this a problem?

 

Living in the past is a problem because it robs you of the opportunity to enjoy the present. Not enjoying the present? If you aren't happy where you are, living in the past won't help! Living in the past allows you to avoid dealing with issues in the present.

 

In my family, my siblings always constantly remind me of the things that I have done in the past.  It really hurts me when my family members and friends talk to me about the past.  Therefore, I refuse to affiliate with my family members and friends because they constantly bring up things from the past.

 It damages my self-esteem and self-confidence.  I would rather be alone instead of being around condemning people.  It makes me feel sad and depressed because every time my family members and friends say something about my past, it hurts me to the point that I cannot deal with them after all. 

Finally, I would like for everyone who is reading this essay to please find it in your heart to pray for me.  Please pray for my family members.  Like they say in Court, you are innocent until proven guilty under a Court of Law.  I am saying this because there is a period of innocence and there is a period where a person is guilty.  I guess I am guilty of the things in my past.  I do not need to be reminded of my human past from anyone.  Only God can Judge Me!!!!!  I might be hurt by the things that I have done to other people in the past.  Currently, I am seeking peace from all parties involved.  God Bless All of You!!!  I love all of you!!  I love all of my family members and friends.  It is that, I want peace!!!

What if nothing in the future will ever feel as good as what has happened in the past?

You may be fearful of the future if:

1. You find yourself feeling very anxious about what may happen in the next few months and/or years.
2. You avoid making long-term plans.
3. You currently feel frustrated or "stuck" in life and have no plan for how to move ahead.
4. You honestly and truly believe that your best days are behind you.

If you are fearful of the future, there are a few things you can do to help you move to a healthier and more optimistic place.

1. Take stock of what you currently have in your life and all the things you have to be grateful for.
2. Spend some time planning ahead. The future will seem a lot less scary if you have some kind of plan in place and a direction and goals to move towards.
3. Acknowledge that there are some things in life that you just can't control. Learn to let go of those things and feel some of the weight lift off your shoulders.

Life is hard. Anyone who said it wasn't lied to you. Harsh, I know, but very true. But the good news is that you do have control over much of your life; you just have to learn to exercise that control.

And remember this old adage, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that's why they call it the present!"