A New Path: Overcoming the Past and Trusting the Journey Ahead

It’s funny how the past always seems to show up when you least expect it — sneaking up like a thief in the night. We’ve all got mistakes, things we regret, fears that linger and try to control our every move. And somehow, those past moments have a way of running the show — even when we’re trying to move forward. 

I’ve seen it in my own life, and in my writing, I see my characters wrestle with the same thing. They carry their past with them, whether they want to or not. But what really gets me is how those mistakes or fears make the decisions for them without them realizing it. And if we’re not careful, they keep us stuck in a place we don’t belong.

Here’s where faith comes in for me. I believe the past doesn’t have to define you. It doesn’t have to control what’s coming next. You’re not meant to stay trapped in the mistakes of yesterday. God’s grace is bigger than any of that — and there’s always room for redemption, no matter how heavy the past feels. But you have to make the choice to let go of what’s holding you back and trust that there’s something better ahead.

In my stories, I try to show my characters facing their fears, confronting their past, and realizing they can choose to let go of what’s dragging them down. It’s a reminder for me, too — faith isn’t about looking back with regret, but looking forward with hope. We don’t have to let the past control our future. We can choose to trust that God’s plan is bigger than any mistake we’ve made.

So, if the past is trying to hold you hostage today, take a moment to breathe. Ask yourself: who’s in control here? Fear or Faith? You’ve got the power to choose, to move forward, and to trust that the future is still in His hands.