As we come to the close of another year, let us not only be thankful to God for all that He has done in our lives during the previous season, but let us continue to take hold of His truths as we move forward with Him into a new year. This week, I want to speak on the importance of releasing prior offenses instead of taking them with us into another year, or even into another moment. Move Forward into the New Year: without holding on to prior offenses. When our hurting hearts go untreated, old wounds from prior offenses not only will fester, but they will go with us everywhere we go. If we do not allow the Lord to bring healing, we will continue to walk wounded—even into the next year. What must we do? Repent, Release, Obey, Entrust, and Trust.  Repent: Getting right with God and with others. If anger and…