In my years as a pastor (over 40) one constant has been there for all those years. In fact, I am seeing it more and more the older I get. No not the lack of hair or any other part of the aging process. 🙂

One constant I have seen is the struggle people have with “yesterday.” Not yesterday as in, the day just passed, but yesterday as in “the past.” Several years ago Pillar did a song called “Secrets and Regrets” which dealt with that theme. I certainly can’t put my finger on why, but it seems like dealing with the past (or holding onto the past depending on your perspective) is becoming more of an issue these days. Sometimes I feel as though hardly a week goes by where I have not had some dealings with someone’s past.

Maybe it is the proliferation of sexual abuse which is so rampant right now.

Maybe it is people trying to find “peace” and come to grips with their past.

I don’t know. So many possible reasons for it.

What I do know is this: people are hurting and carrying a ton of that hurt inside. Some are seeking relief and release from the pain. I want to be there for them…to help them and to point them to THE ANSWER…Jesus.

This past Thursday night I was listening to some new music on YouTube. Jo wonders about me. She says I ought to act my age. (As if that is going to happen any time soon). My music selection is so far apart from hers. This is the group and song I was listening to. I know it probably isn’t most of your cup of tea so here is the link to the lyrics.

There is hope for all the ugly yesterdays…for the ugly today’s…and for all the ugly tomorrows as well.

Why do you think this is more of an issue today? What are you doing to help?