Brothers and sisters, I myself don’t think I’ve reached it, but I do this one thing: I forget about the things behind me and reach out for the things ahead of me. – Philippians 3:13 (CEB)
Many times, believers experience deep regret for things they realize they are yet to accomplish: unattained goals, unfulfilled promises, hampered spiritual growth, the list goes on.
Rather than regret what you are yet to achieve, decide to spend some quality time with the Lord and focus on what you were able to achieve and examine your growth.
Stop wallowing in regret about something in the past that you cannot do anything about! Shake it off and start thanking God for the opportunity presented to you for a fresh, new start. Everyday is a new opportunity, a golden chance to make serious changes in your life and not repeat the mistakes of the past.
Meditate on the words of the apostle Paul in Philippians 3:13. Today let your focus be on “…forgetting those things which are behind…”. The whole idea is to “Leave it behind and never revisit it!”
Make today the first day of a brand-new beginning. Repent from past failures. Receive forgiveness and begin to reach for the wonderful possibilities that lie before you.
PRAYER: Thank you Lord for this new day, a fresh opportunity for me to make serious changes in my life. I ask for and receive your help to fulfill Your will for my life. Today I make the decision to put aside memories of past failures by faith and reach forward to the future You have planned for me. Lord, let my Helper, Your Holy Spirit guide me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.