Looking Ahead and Not Back

Scripture: Philippians 3 [13] Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

Observation: That was my old life always looking back thinking how I should have done things instead of how I did them. The past is exactly that the past and there is nothing we can do to change it. The only thing we can use the past for is instruction on how to live in the future. Not to make the same mistakes again.

Application: I have a purpose and need to strive on doing God’s will for the rest of my life. Using the past to remind me only of God’s faithfulness in keeping His promises. I need to seek Him each day and let Him guide me through the present into the future.

Prayer: Dear Lord You are so faithful and you have always been there for me. Take hold of my hand and lead me through the rest of my life and show me how You want me to live this life for your glory.