A life filled with selfishness, pride and fruitless ambition
As we approach the Christmas season, one of the famous movies on television is “A Christmas Carol”, which features Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghost of Christmas past, present and future. Let me attempt to add a real-life spin and principle to the historical movie idea and talk about what God is showing me. Where would you categorize your thoughts on a daily basis, PAST, PRESENT or FUTURE? I will quickly touch on the past, but would like to spend a majority of the posting on the present/future. Let me also say, that just as Scrooge had an opportunity to redeem himself, at the end of the movie, with a new found Christmas spirit, it is not to late for you or I to redeem ourselves through the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
PAST: We have all heard or maybe even know someone who continues to live in the past. I believe we all have times in our lives which continue to affect the way we think, our view of our self-worth and the way we interact with others around us because of our past. 
However, some people seem to have a problem moving on because of past hurts, failures or experiences. I am convinced that Satan uses the past of individuals to keep them from growing, thriving or even experiencing God. There is no doubt that the Evil One, will use whatever tools necessary to convince people that they are failures, not smart enough, not pretty enough, not athletic enough, just not good enough, or a second class citizens because of a broken past or poor choices. What a lie! For those who have a personal relationship with Jesus, the bible says in 2 Corinthians 5: 17-18…
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