Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.
Christmas season has passed and now our focus turns to the new year and the promise of a new start.
Forgive my failing to bring my readers a Christmas message. That is not my calling and it is not my goal. There are many reminders for this advent and I am sure every believer has heard at least one. The spirit did not disallow me the opportunity but rather searched my heart to see if I was listening for a Word in due season.
It is not that easy to put the past behind us because it has so much influence over us. Some of it is good and some of it is bad. Some of it is dangerous.
These past four years have been different, difficult and had its challenges. We meet each day with the same determination to do what is right and just. Can we see what that might be in respect to our personal experiences and callings?
Was I right and just yesterday?
If correction was not received press on and continue to follow our last command.
If correction is received, press on and follow after that which has been identified that needs correction
Either way, put the past where it belongs, in the realm of beyond our control.
The past can do nothing except hinder our progress.
Press on.