Nicholas de Paiva

Leave the Past Behind, But Don't Abandon It


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"No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God." — Luke 9:62But what does Jesus really mean — and what should we actually do with everything we've lived through?In this episode, we explore the literal, symbolic, and spiritual meaning of Luke 9:57–62 — Jesus' call to radical discipleship. We'll walk through the tension between linear and cyclical time, the trap of anticipatory suffering, and why forgiveness is not about retaliation, but about wisdom — acting preventively, like a new heart.In this episode:* What it means to "leave the future to God"* The difference between leaving the past and being haunted by it* How unresolved wounds keep returning — until we integrate them* Why Jesus' words on the cross (Luke 23:34) are the ultimate model of freedomScripture references: Luke 9:57–62 · Luke 23:34 · Ezekiel 36:26 · Matthew 10:16 · Revelation 1:8Whether you're carrying the weight of regret or paralyzed by fear of the future, this teaching is for you.🙏 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.👥 Community → https://is.gd/g13X2k

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Nicholas de PaivaBy Nicholas de Paiva