If you’ve ever whispered, “God, I want to give it all to You, but my past keeps haunting me”—you’re not alone. Countless women silently carry the heavy weight of past sins, wondering how to truly lay them down at the feet of Jesus. But here’s a powerful truth we need to hold onto: we don’t give it all to God as if we’re offering Him broken pieces He might reject—we surrender to a God who already knows everything and still chooses to save.

The Lies We Hear (and Too Often Believe)

The enemy is relentless in his attacks. Even after we’ve been forgiven, Satan will whisper lies like:

• “You’ll never be clean.”
• “If people really knew your past, they’d turn away.”
• “You can’t serve God with that kind of history.”

These lies hit hardest in quiet moments. When we’re trying to worship, he brings up who we used to be. When we step into ministry or leadership, he throws shame in our face. He uses guilt like a leash—tightening it whenever we begin to walk in freedom.

But here’s what Scripture tells us:

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 8:1

That’s not poetic optimism. That’s truth.

You Can’t Carry What Christ Already Paid For

So often we say, “I’m trying to give it all to God.”

But that’s not the gospel.

You don’t need to “give” your sin to God. You need to surrender. And when you surrender, and come broken and humble to the cross and receive salvation, Christ takes away your sin and offers you forgiveness.

You don’t need to relive your shame or punish yourself to prove you’re sorry.

Jesus went to the cross for every sin, every failure, every secret you’ve ever carried—and He doesn’t ask you to carry them a second longer.

“He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” — Psalm 103:12

When God forgives, He doesn’t tape it to your back or use it against you later. He doesn’t hang it over your head or bring it up in moments of weakness. That’s not His character—that’s the accuser’s tactic.

What Does It Really Mean to “Give It All to God”?

The phrase is well-intentioned, but a bit misleading.

You don’t give God your sin like a donation.

You surrender your life to Jesus—and He saves you.

It’s not a transaction. It’s transformation.

Salvation is not about offering God your brokenness and hoping He’ll fix it—it’s about admitting you can’t fix yourself, and receiving the only One who can.

When you truly surrender to Christ, you aren’t just forgiven—you’re made new.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

He gives you a new name. A new identity. A new future. And yes—a new way to view your past.

Take Every Thought Captive

The battle isn’t just in our memories—it’s in our minds. That’s why Scripture calls us to be active in defending our thoughts:

“We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5

When the enemy brings up the past, don’t entertain it—arrest it.

Call it out:

• “No, I am forgiven.”
• “No, that sin is covered by the blood of Jesus.”
• “No, I am not who I used to be.”

Don’t let shame speak louder than Scripture. When guilt rises up, let the truth rise higher.

Feed on the Truth of God’s Word

You cannot overcome the lies of the enemy with willpower alone. You need the Word of God.

Just like your body needs daily nourishment, your soul needs truth to thrive.

Instead of feeding your thoughts with guilt, feed your faith with Scripture:

• “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.” (1 John 1:9)
• “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20)
• “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…” (1 John 4:18)

Let these truths shape your inner dialogue. Read them. Write them. Speak them out loud.

The more you fill your heart with truth, the less room shame has to live.

He Doesn’t Just Forgive—He Redeems

One of the most beautiful things about God is that He doesn’t just erase your sin—He redeems your story.

Your past does not disqualify you from being used by God. In fact, your testimony may be the very thing that unlocks freedom for someone else.

Look at Scripture:

• Rahab was a prostitute—and God grafted her into the family line of Jesus.
• Paul was a persecutor—and God used him to write most of the New Testament.
• The woman at the well had a broken history—and Jesus chose her to tell her town about Him.

God isn’t looking for spotless resumes. He’s looking for surrendered hearts.

So, What Do You Do With the Past?

You surrender your life to Christ—not just your sin, but all of you.

You stop trying to make peace with your past by re-living it or rehearsing it.

You let Jesus define you.

You let the peace of Christ guard your mind from guilt.

You feed your heart with truth.

And you walk forward with boldness, knowing that your past is not your prison. It’s a backdrop for grace.

Sister, God is not asking you to carry the weight of your past into the future. He is asking you to lay it down, once and for all.

He sees it. He knows it. He died for it. And He rose again to give you freedom from it.

You don’t have to “give it all to God” as if you’re slowly handing Him scraps.

You surrender your life—and He gives you Himself in return.

And that’s where true freedom begins.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36

You are forgiven. You are redeemed. You are free.

Live like it.