Week of 6/2/2017 entry from Bible Promises for You Men’s Group: Accomplishment
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, 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.All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
Thought: Surrender that which you cannot control and have faith and trust that God's will is good he knows all of our days.
Application: Don't beat yourself up about the past, look forward in all that you do.
Response: Father, you're a good Lord and I ask that you give me the strength to release and free myself of past burdens so that I can live a full life with you.
Looking back Today: Forgiveness is tough, especially if you are trying to forgive yourself. Living with any resentment, personal or directed at others, is a tiring battle. The only person that is being punished is YOU. I was told a long time ago that forgiveness is about you deserving peace, not necessarily about others deserving your forgiveness. Accomplish something today and find someone deserving of forgiveness.
https://www.bible.com/bible/111/PHP.3.12-16
Living in the present moment is easier said than done. The past and present tend to be reflections of our emotions which frequently is not a true reflection of what is
ReplyDeleteI agree that the past and present are reflections of our emotions. Personally, if I am not careful to control my emotions in the present, it may result in me having live with regrets in the future. I hope to grow as a man that doesn't create moments that he will regret later. -Frank
DeleteI always feel better after confession, but forgiving others can provide peace too. God wants us to forgive others and seek forgiveness to maintain our peace and those around us
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to me that as a child we learn about forgiving others and do this successfully, yet struggle as adults.
DeletePerhaps we should behave like children :-)
I heard an illustration that the reason cars have large front windshields and much smaller rearview mirrors is because we are to spend more time looking to the future than dwelling on past regrets! “Forgetting what is behind” and pressing forward!
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Frank the last comment is from Ben fyi
ReplyDeleteI love you Ben. I was in your group for years and knew that was you. That was a good lesson when I first heard it and it is still a good teaching lesson today. -Frank
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