What’s Your Backstory?

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 (ESV)

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.“ Philippians 4:13 (ESV)

Have you ever reflected on your past? Reflected especially on the times when you may have made mistakes? Where your actions or words may have been hurtful? Or perhaps there were unfortunate times when others have caused you hurt/ pain. Sometimes we really do not like to look at our past. At times we may feel to just “bury the past”, try to suppress what has happened, try to forget, and just move on.

We may look to just barge into the present and the future, and not really take a hard look at our past. Look to rush into new situations and/or relationships, without fully acknowledging and healing from past mistakes, failures, etc.

I am not suggesting we look to dwell on our past, especially the mistakes or the hurts. But every one of us needs to acknowledge and understand our backstory. To acknowledge the past and how everything that occurred (good and bad) has formed who we are today. The decisions we make in the present looking to the future is impacted a great deal by our history. We need to understand and realize, our past has an impact not just on us, but on our loved ones, friends, family, co-workers, etc.

Some reading this post had tremendous difficulties in their past. Pain from physical, emotional, mental, and financial abuse caused by others. The abuse could have started in childhood or even perhaps, began in adulthood. There are also times when we were the ones who caused pain to others with our words and actions.

Whatever the case may be, we all need to look to understand our backstory. To understand where we have come from and what we have come through. To look to make peace with our history and then in a healthy manner, seek to move on. If the past is extremely painful, do not hesitate to seek out the counsel of a pastor, a Christian group, or a licensed therapist if needed.

In sharing this post, I too have had an emotional and painful backstory regarding relationships in my adult years. In having gone through those difficulties, I am sure there has been some sort of impact on my present and perhaps future decisions. But at this point in my life, I can say I have looked at my backstory, accepted and made peace with it, and now look to move on.

No one likes looking at and dealing with a painful past. However, I encourage you to look to heal and grow in a positive direction from your past; and then allow God to use your backstory, to be a beacon of light and hope for others.

Blessings,

Angélique~

To contact: angelique@21stcenturygodlyliving.com

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