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Dear Sister, Stop Living in the Past
I know how heavy the past can feel, the memories that won’t leave, the thoughts that keep returning no matter how much you want to move on. Sister, I’m here to tell you lovingly: you need to let it go.
The past belongs where it happened, behind you. You are living in the present now. I know it hurts. I know it’s difficult to forget or even forgive. But for you to have peace of mind, you must release what’s been hurting you. If that university course didn’t work out, if your ex cheated on you, or if that job promotion didn’t happen, it wasn’t meant for you, love.
I want you to know this too:
You’re not weak for remembering.
You’re not dramatic for still hurting.
What happened to you matters.
But now, it’s time to move forward.
In 2026, I want you to understand that the past is not your home. You don’t belong where you suffered. You are allowed to move forward without guilt.
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Let me tell you something: I was once in a similar place for years. I was living in the present, but my mind and heart were trapped in the past. It was extremely difficult to move on. Trauma affects the way we think, breathe, and see ourselves. I couldn’t be myself. I compared myself to everyone. I struggled to study or work properly because my mind always went back to what felt familiar. Sometimes we miss things that were never good for us, and we stay stuck because we don’t believe we deserve better.
The truth is, I only got through it because of God. There’s a Bible verse that says:
Psalm 147:3 (NIV):
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
And another one:
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV):
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Sis, I don’t know if you’re Christian, but I want you to know: there is a God who can heal your wounds, help you release your past, and lead you into a new beginning. I am truly proof of that. When I tell you I was lost, believe me, I was deeply lost lol. But God is so merciful, so gentle, such a true friend… He changed my life.
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Now let’s talk about you.
How can you change your life?
1. Release what’s hurting you.
Forgive yourself. Forgive those who hurt you. (Forgiveness is freedom, not approval.)
2. Accept what happened.
Yes, you went through all of that. But now you want to move forward.
3. Welcome your present.
Start stepping into the woman God is shaping you to become.
For 2026, step boldly into that version of you. Embrace her. Love her. Give her grace.
Believe that new love, new opportunities, and new joy are waiting for you.
Believe that you deserve blessings.
Believe in hope.
Believe that you can start again.
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A Prayer for Moving Forward
Dear Father,
I come to You with a heavy heart, burdened by the weight of my past, the hurts, disappointments, and mistakes. Lord, I ask for Your strength and grace to release the chains that bind me. Help me let go of the pain and resentment that keep me stuck, just as You remind us in Scripture: Philippians 3:13–14, “forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward unto those things which are before.”
Help me forgive those who wronged me, and forgive myself for my own failures, so I can walk in Your complete forgiveness. Replace bitterness with Your love, compassion, and understanding.
Teach me to let go of what is behind and press into the future You prepared. Open my eyes to the new things You are doing. Guide my steps and renew my mind.
Thank You for being the God of new beginnings. I surrender my past to You and welcome my future with an open heart.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Sister, let’s grow together. 2026 is our year.
Your future is calling you gently. Walk forward, you’re ready.
I’m proud of you.
With love,
Josefina ✦
