Forget about it

The last few days as I've been  reading my Bible these verses have stuck out to me "But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards 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: 13b-14.  I have been asking Jesus what it is that he is wanting to tell me and so far this is what I've  heard.  "MOVE FORWARD"  So often I get stuck in my mistakes and fears from yesterday, the day before, years ago, or two seconds ago.  I don't keep my eyes where they belong.  Fixed on my goal, the pursuit of Jesus.  I've had to examine every motive lately.  Asking myself  "Is this fear driven or God driven?"   Having teenagers is so hard.   I worry about the things I say or do and the effects of things I've said or done in the past.  I want to be perfect.  I want to wrap my arms around my kids and keep them safe from anyone and anything that can hurt them.  But for me that reaction is living in the past and is not pushing forward.  I need to pursue the goal of Jesus in my life.  That means no fear! Fear is the past.  Faith and trust is what is ahead.  What are you struggling with? Fear, failure, addiction, control.  Let it go! Forget about it, and MOVE FORWARD!  Pursue Jesus! Let him deal with the garbage.

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