Looking at the past-Preserving or rebuilding?

As I look at my past, I have a choice. To Rebuild or Preserve.

They will rebuid the ancient ruins and restore the Places long Devastated; Isaiah 61:4

The colisium in Rome has been preserved along with many other ancient artifacts. But that is not what God wants me to do with my past. He desires that I rebuild the ancient ruins of a life that has left me,at times,standing in the ruble of the mess I have made.

I am tempted to make a "shrine"of it. Preserveing it like pickles in a jar for years to come. Blaming others or berating myself with the constant reminder of failure.

God has something so much better for you and I. He desires that we pick up the pieces one by one and begin to rebuild and restore the desolote places of our lives. We cannot rebuild without the loving hand of the Father.

And He is with us each brick at a time. Healing,restoring and whispering our names as he rebuilds our lives and charactors.

The choice is ours.....Preserve or Rebuild.