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and reaching forth unto those things which are
before,
I press toward the mark for the prize of the
high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)
Paul
gives us some sage advice here. He tells his readers how he handles difficult
memories of their pasts. He relates that he strives to ahead and expends his
time looking ahead rather than what is behind.
There is excellent advice in these words. We,
as a society, tend to hang our hats on something that happened 25 years ago.
Warren
Wiersbe explained the meaning as. “Forget does not mean erase from memory but
it means that a person is no longer bothered by the memory.” (1)
A
dear friend preached a sermon on “Living in the Moment.” It got me to thinking
differently about my different past experiences, especially the difficult ones.
I find myself less weighed down than I have ever been.
1.) Warren
Wiersbe Study on Philippians. I am sorry I do not remember the name of this
book.
Hi Cecelia! Our pastor was just talking today about how 'God has amnesia' when it comes to our sins. Once we have been forgiven, it's gone. We're the ones who keep thinking and regretting, which is a sad waste of time.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you feel less burdened now, it is a wonderful peace isn't it?
Blessings,
Ceil
Ceil: Thank you for your warm thoughts. Forgiveness is a wonderful thing-both when we give it or receive it.
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