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bluidkiti · 07-31-2014, 11:06 AM

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Forgetting the Past

Yesterday we looked at Philippians 3:13. I want to draw our attention to this verse again today, but for another reason.

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.

The key word I want to have you focus on today is forgetting. I want you to understand the importance of forgetting the past so you can move forward.

Some people—perhaps you—cannot reach forward because they are continually looking backwards. Their focus is on their past sins, their past mistakes, their past failures, their past hurts.

God does not want you to live in the past, but rather focus on the future.

A while back I was visiting a friend who had a great impact on my life as a young believer. As I was sitting at a meal with him and his wife, he began to share with me a great personal failure.

About ten years earlier, when he was pioneering a church, he fell into an adulterous relationship. It rocked the foundation of his marriage; but he repented, got out of the relationship, and over time, God healed his marriage. But he has not been in ministry since.

As he told me, tears began to stream down his face. He got up from the table, went to the bathroom, and his wife looked at me and said, “Bayless, if you can help him, please do. My husband has lived a holy life for the last ten years. God has forgiven him, I have forgiven him, but he hasn’t forgiven himself.”

This man chained himself to this one past failure, and he can’t get on with what God had called him to do.

Bury your past so you can uncover your future.

MajestyJo · 08-05-2014, 01:50 AM

Afraid I don't agree with this one, heal your past so you can move into the future free from the burdens of the past.

When the past makes itself known in today, or something happens in today that is rooted in the past, it is time to deal with it face it, take out the fear and replace it with faith.

The 12 Promises in AA's Big Book says, "We will not regret the past or shut the door on it, and we will know peace.

The Twelve Promises Long-Form

http://www.bluidkiti.com/forums/show...ises+long-form

07-31-2014, 11:06 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,841	Forgetting the Past Answers for Each Day Forgetting the Past Yesterday we looked at Philippians 3:13. I want to draw our attention to this verse again today, but for another reason. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. The key word I want to have you focus on today is forgetting. I want you to understand the importance of forgetting the past so you can move forward. Some people—perhaps you—cannot reach forward because they are continually looking backwards. Their focus is on their past sins, their past mistakes, their past failures, their past hurts. God does not want you to live in the past, but rather focus on the future. A while back I was visiting a friend who had a great impact on my life as a young believer. As I was sitting at a meal with him and his wife, he began to share with me a great personal failure. About ten years earlier, when he was pioneering a church, he fell into an adulterous relationship. It rocked the foundation of his marriage; but he repented, got out of the relationship, and over time, God healed his marriage. But he has not been in ministry since. As he told me, tears began to stream down his face. He got up from the table, went to the bathroom, and his wife looked at me and said, “Bayless, if you can help him, please do. My husband has lived a holy life for the last ten years. God has forgiven him, I have forgiven him, but he hasn’t forgiven himself.” This man chained himself to this one past failure, and he can’t get on with what God had called him to do. Bury your past so you can uncover your future. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

08-05-2014, 01:50 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	Afraid I don't agree with this one, heal your past so you can move into the future free from the burdens of the past. When the past makes itself known in today, or something happens in today that is rooted in the past, it is time to deal with it face it, take out the fear and replace it with faith. The 12 Promises in AA's Big Book says, "We will not regret the past or shut the door on it, and we will know peace. The Twelve Promises Long-Form http://www.bluidkiti.com/forums/show...ises+long-form __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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