“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more” (Hebrews 8:12).

Let it go.

Sometimes, because of the gravity of our sins we feel like we need to grovel a bit in our guilt.

Let it go.

When God forgives us our sins, he has already dealt with them completely and absolutely.

The psalmist tells us, “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:8-12).

Let it go.

In Christ, all of our sins have been forgiven. God remembers our sins no more.

The only one that keeps reminding us of our past is the devil. The only one that allows the devil to keep us in our past is us!

Let it go.

God already has. If you have confessed your sins and repented. God has already dealt with them in Christ.

Let it go.

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty, I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:11-13).

Immaturity.

An immature Christian is hard to please and easy to offend.

Does that describe you? You offended?

The guy who wrote this is writing the letter to the Philippians from prison. Did you read that? He is in prison for his faith! And he is contented.

How? What is the secret?

Paul tells us, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.”

You want to know the secret?

It’s Jesus, of course! “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

This verse has nothing to do with lifting crazy amount of weights or running a race super, super fast. This has to do with finding peace and contentment in all circumstances in Jesus.

So, how are you doing?

You contented? The secret is Jesus.

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

Impulsiveness.

You have been working out every day. You have been watching what you eat, avoiding the foods you know are not good for you. You have been drinking water. You have been going to bed at a good hour and waking up early.

Impulsiveness.

Out of nowhere you have the urge to splurge! And before you know it, you’re chowing down on a double bacon cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate shake.

Impulsiveness.

You have been disciplined to put money away every paycheck. You have been careful to invest wisely. You have fought the urge to make unnecessary purchases.

Impulsiveness.

Out of nowhere you have the urge to splurge! And before you know it, you are now the new owner of a set of 50 Shamwow towels!!!

Impulsiveness.

What is the opposite of impulsiveness? Discipline. Stay the course.

Most champions, winners, and spiritually maturing individuals are who they are because they stay the course. Because they remain disciplined.

Impulsiveness is the trait that will keep you from developing as a disciple of Jesus.