"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:13-14
Many times we become paralyzed by our past. We feel that because of things we have done that God could not use us. We let shame and guilt overtake us and hinder the work that God has for us now.
Paul is telling us, here in this passage, to forget those things that we have done and push on toward the prize. A prize which is like no other we could ever attain on this earth. There is work to be done for the Kingdom and we can take part in it no matter what is in our past. We have such great hope in our God that we can know, without a shadow of a doubt, that he will forgive us. God will show us the way when we put our confidence and trust in him. A life of obedience to Christ is a life of joy and peace! When we put our focus on him and forget what is behind then we can live a full and abundant life in him!
So today, don't dwell on your past. Press on toward the prize and reap a harvest of heavenly gain!
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