Philippians 4:13-14 Brothers, 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.
There are days where I am reminded of my old self. Little things that creep back into my mind that Satan tries to use to distract me from the goal. My forgiveness is taken care of in Christ. God has washed me clean and I am a new creation. Sometimes it's harder for me to forgive myself and move on, than it is to understand that God has forgiven me. I cling to those things for some strange reason. I don't know if it's a way I keep myself in check, keep my control intact maybe. I don't know. I need the reminder of the forgiveness of God and then the next step of forgetting what is behind and seeking Him first. No more remembering the bad things and holding on to them as if they are important. It's time to reach heavenward and walk in Christ with confidence and assurance. I am loved. I am worth it. I am God's. I am a new creation. Press on!
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