Jasmine's Place Issue No. 6 - July/August 2013 | Page 24

I have a question for you - Who told you that you can’t? The Bible says I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. So I have another question - Who do you believe? One of the most mind blowing things about being a Christian is the fact that we are new creatures and God’s mercy is NEW every morning. Each and every day, we have been given another opportunity to start again. Whatever failures, mistakes or mishaps happened in the past are in the past. Every day we get to make a new decision to look up and move forward. Your past does not determine your future. Your mistakes do not define you. People tend to blame others, the economy, luck or misfortune for their misfortune for their circumstances. It is not always right to apportion blame, but it is true in many situations, that bad things do happen to people … things that they had no control over. Whatever failures, mistakes or mishaps happened in the past are in the past. Every day we get to make a new decision to look up and move forward. Your past does not determine your future. But we can’t stay in that place of pain. We can’t afford to. God gives us an opportunity to work with Him so things turn around for good. The Bible says we should not be conformed to this world, but that we should be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Transformation takes place when our minds are renewed, therefore if you find yourself in a situation that needs transformation, whether in a relationship, finances, business or work, transformation will start when you mind begins to agree with what God says about that situation in His word. Many people get stuck because when they face situations that appear overwhelming, they convince themselves they “can’t” see or find a way out. Whenever you say you can’t, you cut off all possibilities, you limit your chances of finding a solution. If you think you can’t, then you need to change your thinking. If you think you’re a failure, then you need to change your actions. JASMINE'S PLACE 24