Is the 2nd Death for You?

But as for the cowards and the ignoble and the contemptible and the cravenly lacking in courage and the cowardly submissive, and as for the unbelieving and faithless, and as for the depraved and defiled with abominations, and as for murderers and the lewd and adulterous and the practicers of magic arts and the idolaters (those who give supreme devotion to anyone or anything other than God) and all liars (those who knowingly convey untruth by word word or deed)---[all of these shall have] their part in the lake that blazes with fire and brimstone. This is the second death.   Revelation 21:8 (Amplified)

Is the 2nd Death for You?

That was Then, This is Now!

There are times when flashbacks flood our minds. It’s possible that flashbacks can bring memories we want to forget. No doubt they can stir up emotions. We might even shake our heads in hopes of a quick erase. Take a moment and tell yourself....That was Then, This is Now.

The segments of our past may try to taunt us or simply keep us bound. No matter how we try to shake it, it can find us if we let it. NO, That was Then, This is Now. We may have gotten a grip on it, but somehow there seems to be an unwanted reminder from someone or those that want to hold onto the past for you. With a touch of love and a bit of boldness declare.... That was Then, This is Now.

There is a positive to the past. You can learn from the past and use it as stepping stones to your future. It can motivate and encourage you to become a better you. So, in spite of what others may think and/or say, hold the banner up That was Then, This is Now.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.  Philippians 4:8