Wiping away the past Phil 3:13-14 #RTTBROS #Nightlight

Wiping away the past Phil 3:13-14 #RTTBROS #Nightlight 

Wiping Away the Past, Focusing on the Present

"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, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)

Driving to work on a rainy morning, I found myself struggling with the intermittent wipers on the front windshield. As I focused on clearing the rear window, which had become opaque with rain, I inadvertently missed my turn. This experience serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of focusing on the present rather than becoming mired in the past.

In life, we often find ourselves dwelling on past mistakes, regrets, or even successes. While it is important to learn from our experiences, we must not allow them to consume us to the point where we lose sight of the present and the opportunities that lie ahead.

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, emphasizes the significance of letting go of the past and pressing forward: "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ." (Philippians 3:7, KJV). Paul understood that his past, both his accomplishments and his failures, had to be put in perspective to fully embrace his new life in Christ.

Just as I had to refocus my attention from the rear window to the road ahead, we must learn to shift our focus from the past to the present. We cannot allow ourselves to be so consumed by what lies behind that we miss the turns and opportunities God has placed before us.

God's word encourages us to trust in His guidance and to keep our eyes fixed on Him: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV).

As we navigate the winding roads of life, let us remember to keep our focus on the present, seeking God's direction and trusting in His plan. May we not be hindered by the rains of the past, but instead, press on toward the prize of our high calling in Christ Jesus.

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