2. Let it go! Acts 9:26

3. When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26

4. That marriage you walked away from out of selfishness That word spoken that damaged a life-long friendship An abortion that haunts you with guilt until this day That child you neglected to properly raise because you were too busy

5. How do we let go of our past in order to be effective in our present and future?

6. Confront our past offenses When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples… Acts 9:26a

7. Confront our past offenses "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24

8. Own our past offenses For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. Galatians 1:13

9. Turn from our past offenses At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, “Isn’t he the man who raised havoc in Jerusalem among those who call on this name? Acts 9:20-21

10. Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Proverbs 28:13

11. Accept that Jesus died for our offenses Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15

12. Confront our past offenses Own our past offenses Turn from your past offenses Accept that Jesus died for our offenses Past, present and future