Christian

Forgetting What Is Behind

Cindy Dawson

My dog, Henry (above with my daughter), likes to walk on the curb, so sometimes I do it, too. I figure it’s good for my balance. I have discovered that if I look at my feet I’ll fall off the curb, but if I look ahead several yards, I don’t fall off. It reminded me of Paul’s words,

” … I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.  Brothers and sisters, 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,  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:12-14 NIV

Sometimes we get so focused on what’s going on in our lives (looking at our feet) that we forget to keep our eyes on Jesus (what is ahead). What’s even worse is to look behind, and dwell on past mistakes.

God reminded me that I must not dwell on today’s problems or yesterday’s failings, but fix my eyes on Jesus instead. So I will read my Bible and praise Him. I will look to the Savior of my soul for the strength for today.

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:2

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus

22 thoughts on “Forgetting What Is Behind”

  3. Wow, I’ve been meditating on that same verse recently. Yep, God has been revealing to me that I need to look forward instead of looking back at the past. Thanks for this reminder/ confirmation!

    Ok so I’m not sure if WordPress is acting weird. I can’t see the picture of Henry in your blog post but I did see it in another section that shows a list of your other posts. And I couldn’t respond to your post that said “closing.” Unless I need to update the WordPress app?

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

      1. Oh, Cindy. Yes, I will pray now and continue. That’s terrible.🥺😭🙏🏻❤️ I love you too! My daughter-in-law and little grandgirl are coming here today. Their home goods are loaded and will be headed to their new house outside of Tulsa. My youngest son in training for railroad so the girls will stay with me today and this evening and we will head to their new house tomorrow together as my son won’t join us until Saturday. I’ll be out of pocket~ but my prayers and love will not be.❤️🙏🏻

        Like

        Reply

Leave a reply to Awakening Wonders Cancel reply