Got guilt? Get present.

One of the most effective ways to let go of guilt is to be present.  I just got back from Vegas with my mom and son for a basketball tournament.  My son made an interesting observation; "you know what I hate most about Vegas? The mornings.  You can just feel the heaviness and darkness of peoples guilt." He's right, guilt and regret is a heavy load to carry. Guilt sucks!  Guilt seeks punishment and punishment creates pain.  When we are hung up on yesterday we can't move into the NOW - we stay stuck and hurt.  Choosing to live with guilt is a painful existence. Life is to precious to carry the weight of the past with you! Make a choice to let go, make changes where needed and let your real life begin.  We aren't living our real life when we live with guilt and regret. Instead we are reliving our past life over and over again, insisting on punishing our self over and over again creating more and more pain. Our real life is one that can be full of healing, love, forgiveness, happiness, peace and joy. We can't just sit around waiting and hoping for our real life to begin we have to CHOOSE to walk INTO the present and walk OUT of the past. God's presence is in the present and His mercies and blessings are new every day. Today brings life, yesterday is gone, tomorrow isn't promised...so let your real life begin today.