Old Days, It’s Time to Say Good-Bye to You

Join me today for 5 Minute Friday with The Gypsy Mama where we write for five minutes on a given topic.  No editing. No criticism.  No worry.  Today’s topic is: Good-Bye

For a while there you served me well, Old Days. You helped me see myself as I once was and where He’s brought me. You showed me places that need to be healed. And the places that I need to heal in others. Today I understand more of who I am because of the memories you’ve allowed me to replay time and time again.

But as of recent you’ve become more of a nagging dog beckoning at my feet. Not allowing me to let go of those days of old and grow into who I am meant to be now. Your expectations from when I was just a naive girl are too great for me to bear and suddenly I have become corroded with more regret and guilt than deliverance.

So today I say good-bye to you, Old Days, and I ask that you don’t come back for a while. Unless you plan to point me back to my Father and remind me of His great love for me.

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8 responses to “Old Days, It’s Time to Say Good-Bye to You”

  1. Michele-Lyn Ault Avatar

    I love this thought… “Unless you plan to point me back to my Father and remind me of His great love for me.” Yes and Amen! I only want to bring to remembrance the goodness of my God and the wonders of His great works.

    Although, letting go is not easy at times, especially when there were disappointments. But, by His grace we can. 

    Blessings to you… 

    1. Brenda Avatar

      Thank you for stopping by Michele-Lyn! Have a good weekend!

  2. Kerri Smith Avatar

    love this post! 
    joining you in saying goodbye the the “old days” that only hinder my growth in Him!!
    blessings and thank you for this reminder that the past (if we let it) can hold us back

    1. Brenda Avatar

      Yes, it can hold us back! Thank you for your comment today!! 🙂 

  3. Shelly Miller Avatar
    Shelly Miller

    Staying in the regret of the past, like a nagging dog at your feet – such a great analogy. Nice to meet you through FMF. Enjoyed your thoughts on saying good bye to the past unless it gives honor to Him.

    1. Brenda Avatar

      Thank you, Shelley! Have a good weekend!

  4. Sarah Koci Scheilz Avatar

    Brenda, love this! So much of our past haunts us, does it not? And to say goodbye to it . . . what freedom!

    1. Brenda Avatar

      Thank you, Sarah! Yes, the freedom is wonderful!! 🙂 

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