I have been thinking quite a bit as of late about our past, and how we make the choice to either dwell in it or do we make the effort to look at it and learn from it all…and that can be good and bad…we make the choice.
We must remember that our past does not define us; it refines us. Each mistake is a lesson, each failure a stepping stone. When we fall, we have the opportunity to rise stronger, wiser, and more determined than before. It’s in the picking up of these pieces that we discover our true resilience.
Jesus calls us to press on, to leave behind what hinders us, and to embrace the future He has planned. It’s a future filled with hope, purpose, and endless possibilities. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 3:13-14, “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.”
Let us then, with hearts full of faith, release the burdens of our past. Let’s learn from our mistakes and use them as the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Our failures do not disqualify us; rather, they equip us for the journey ahead.
As we move forward, let us keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. He turns our trials into triumphs, our sorrow into joy, and our weaknesses into strengths. With His guidance, we can overcome any obstacle and fulfill the calling He has placed on our lives.
Remember, you are not alone. Together, as a community of believers, we support and encourage one another. We press on, not in our own strength, but in the strength of our Savior. Embrace the future with confidence, knowing that with Jesus, the best is yet to come.
Dusty Wells
