Peace with the Past

Evening Meditation

Healing from the past isn’t easy—and it’s rarely quick. In tonight’s honest and vulnerable reflection, Meg Bucher shares her struggle to move forward while learning that healing is ultimately God’s territory.

Reflecting on Isaiah 43:18-19, she writes:

“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new… I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”

Meg reminds us that making peace with the past doesn’t mean skipping ahead or ignoring the pain. It means trusting God’s work of healing, even when it doesn’t follow our timeline. Reconciliation and restoration are miracles—gifts that only God can bring about in His perfect time.

Tonight, let this be an invitation to lay down what weighs heavy, to trust that God is making a way through the wilderness, and to open your heart to the possibility of peace and reconciliation.

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🧭 Main Takeaways

• Recognize that healing and reconciliation are God’s work, and they unfold on His timeline, not ours.

• Understand that moving forward doesn’t erase the past, but it transforms it into a testimony of God’s grace.

• Find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in the process—God is with you every step, mending what was broken.

• Be encouraged to accept the miracle of reconciliation when God brings it into your life.

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📖 Bible Verse Reference

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)

“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new… I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”

🔗 Read Isaiah 43:18-19 on BibleStudyTools.com

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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer

Father,
Thank You for mending bridges we feared were burned beyond repair. We are amazed at the way You heal our hearts and are overjoyed by the miracle of reconciliation.
Help us to face our fears and walk fully in the restoration You bring into our lives.
In Jesus’ Na