I read Phil3:12-16 and what struck me was 13 and 14...
"Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do:
forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus"
For most of my walk with Christ I have been a person who seeks to live with no regrets- so far so good- it's all about perspective really (read previous entry for some insight).
But it's not that we are to disregard our past, our roots, where we've come from- that would mean forgetting all the blessings that God Almighty has bestowed upon you in times past. Rather it's seeking God's call in the here and now and beyond; while also using hindsight to gain wisdom and understanding as you push forward.
Now, I'm not trying to preach to you but just sharing how the Word has guided me to see that what I have been seeking and pursuing in the past- which were not the right places but rather lessons learned- has been in front of me during this whole time...and it's now, in His time, for me to see that it has been in front of me this whole time- except now it's glowing brightly like a neon sign.
No need to complicate it, no need to look elsewhere...cuz' it's right there!
***What you've been stretching and straining to seek in high and low places is actually within easy reach...hmm.
Let's do this then...I've got nothing to lose but much to learn...
Thank God for HINDSIGHT
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