Forgetting the Past…

forgetting the pastWhat an encouraging truth to remember this beautiful new day…

Even Paul, who wrote most of the books in the Bible, who so so loved Jesus, and so wanted to do good in this world, felt the struggle of not being good enough…

I love him!

“No, Dear Friends, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing; Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.  I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us up to heaven…”

Philippians: 3:13

May God’s love for you draw you to Him.  Not fear of Him…

He knows we struggle.  He sees our heart, and He sees our desire to be better.  His love draws us to Himself.. Setting us free from pleasing others while gently guiding our eyes toward His; so He can fill you with His mercy, grace and amazing hope..

No matter what is going on in your life…

Draw close to Him…

Let His love set you free..

“I have discarded everything else counting it all garbage, so that I may have Christ and become one with Him.  I no longer count on my own goodness or my ability to obey God’s law, but I trust Christ to save me.  For God’s way of making us right with Himself depends on faith…”

Philippians 3: 8b-9

Dear Heavenly Father, Good Morning!  I am so thankful and encouraged to be reminded how important it is to lay down the past..  That I can let go of my yesterdays and be excited about new tomorrows.  To know that even Paul, who loved you so so much, felt the same struggle I feel.  That He wished he could have been better… but in Your great love and goodness, Paul knew that that shouldn’t; and would not  be his focus!

His focus was to move forward.. To strain to win the race which lies ahead… at the end of His life…

So each new day is always a new beginning..

How I pray my heart and eyes would be on You.. that my life would be a reflection of Your goodness, hope and great love..

Help me to keep my eyes on You my redeemer, My God and My King…

and may others be caught up in the same sweet aroma of Your loving kindness that I smell all around my life…

I love You with all of my heart…

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa

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