Can’t Move Forward Looking Back
Philippians 3:13, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.”
Greetings friends! Today be thankful for the allowance of another day. As we go through our routines of getting up, getting ready, preparing and traveling; let us not dwell on the past. It is not a sin to look back to all that has already happened, and the life lessons learned during that time; but, it is not healthy or positive to go back there and live! Just as we look to the Old Testament to gain more understanding of the New Testament; we need to know that we learn by what we have gone through, or experienced and that knowledge carries over into the future. If we find ourselves stuck looking back to what was, we will lose value of what we have now and what will be in the future. There is peace during grief because finding the memories of the past brings about healing. When remembering those special times try only to see the positive and happy ones. It is always good to ponder on choices in moments when you find you are in need again of working through a similar difficulty. In the days of that wondering, make a list of the pros and cons. Work through how the future will change but also what benefits will be present while reaching forward. Always look back for insight of where you made wrong choices; but for making new decisions, find your strength in God’s word and guidance. He has always remained the one constant whose presence aided in the moving forward. He already knows the direction you must take, but He will always let you use His knowledge to determine the right move to make! So today, let go of negative yesterday and open up to the positive of tomorrow! You know you can’t move forward looking back, now trust yourself to believe it!
Scriptures:
Read: Philippians 3:12-14, Jeremiah 29:11, II Corinthians 5:7, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 4:25-27, Romans 8:28, Joshua 1:9, Luke 9:61-62, Isaiah 41:10, II Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 12:2-3, Hebrews 10:35-39, John 16:33
Prayer:
Lord today grant us the knowledge of looking forward. Place within us your presence so we can ponder on yesterday but know today is the most important. Help us Lord to seek you when looking at tomorrow. Thank you for the journey with the good and bad, with all the teaching moments you provided. Help us Lord to trust in you to lead us on the right path moving forward. Amen.