Forget the P.A.S.T.

Don't hold on to the Pain.
              Let go of the Abuse.
                                      Stand, know the battle is won.
                                      Trust.
For many years, I held on to the pain and the abuse. Key words, I held on. I let the circumstances define who I was. I acted out with the pain and hurt others. I allowed others to hurt me, I thought, I did not deserve better. In and out of toxic relationships. Grey Goose became my best friend, actually there were many friends, Hennessy, Patron, and more. 
I had no respect for myself or others. 
BUT GOD!!!!! 
I was sitting in my room, in the midnight hour, I had an encounter like no other. God gave me a scripture, Philippians 3:13. That scripture spoke life to me. It helped me for years, although I still thought of myself as "Rahab". 
Through the years, God showed me who I was. I no longer claim "Rahab".
 I have let the Pain loose
   let go of the Abuse,
        I am now Standing and
                           Trusting God. 

Philippians 3:13-14