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Forgetting
9 stars|8 comments|March 03, 2009|267 reads
 
Are you determined to forget what lies behind?  I know many people don't fully understand what it means to forget the past.  They wonder, "How can I forget something that's happened to me?"  However, one definition of the word forget means to disregard intentionally, or to overlook.  You have to intentionally disregard your past so that it doesn't keep you from moving forward.  That means the good and the bad.  Sometimes our past victories keep us from rising higher as much as past failures.  If we don't let go of the old, we'll never be able to embrace the new.  It doesn't matter what's happened in your history, it's time to forget what lies behind.  Make the choice today to press forward.  Trust that God has a better future in store for you.  Trust that He's working behind the scenes on your behalf.  As you forget what lies behind and press forward, you will see the abundant life the Lord has in store for you!

3:13 Brethren, 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, 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

 

 
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HigherGround
HigherGround
March 03, 2009
Donna,this is a cool drink on a hot day to me. Today is my late son's birthday. Thank you.
TinaCoen
 TinaCoen
March 03, 2009

understands this and stands in agreement to press onward. Love you and miss chatting here online in the morning. Sure hope you get your puter back soon. (((Donna)))

Prophet Jay
 Prophet Jay
March 03, 2009
Isaiah 43:18-19; Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert.

pandabear
 pandabear
March 03, 2009

When prompted by the Lord to minister to someone, remembrances are brought forth.  Whoever I am speaking with (through the Lord) they know that I know what is being said is TRUTH.  Then it is beneficial to remember.  Also remembering from time to time where I have been & where I am now in my walk with the Lord, brings on praising for what HE has done.  God bless you.

Theresa Mckoy
 Theresa Mckoy
March 03, 2009

Donna, I thank you for those words. I never knew the feeling of relief and peace until I let go of the past. My past was so in control of not one thing but everything that I did. However, letting go was as the weight of the world was lifted off of me. "Peace:

MarJay HizWay
 MarJay HizWay
March 03, 2009
Good word my sister...Good word indeed ;o)
Mike n Laura
 Mike n Laura
March 03, 2009
Amen Donna!!
Yahs Child
 Yahs Child
March 03, 2009
Great subject, Donna!  Past victories and past failures, good point to bring out!