Forget Those Things Which Are Behind! (Philippians 3:13)
God’s Word To You : “I’m Going To Do Something New!” (Isaiah 43:19) God has great plans for your future, but your past can delay them if you constantly dwell in the past! If your mind dwells/lives in the past, it comes at the expense of today’s blessings. In the scripture above Paul teaches us to, “Forget those things which are behind.” Forgetting doesn’t mean we wipe out our memories. It means we make a conscious decision not to let our attention be absorbed by our past and hinder progress. Corrie ten Boom wrote, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” We must let go of the power that the past holds on us, let go of the past hurts, defeats, embarrassments, mistakes and even accomplishments. Make the choice to move forward and trust although you may not be able to see it now, God is working behind the scenes on your behalf, because He has a better future in store for you! (Jeremiah 29:11) God’s Word To You : “Forget about what’s happened; do...