" Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you."
Phillipians 3:13-15
What a tremendous statement from one who had persecuted Believers.
The past is always a dangling haunt and few can resist rehashing injuries suffered or guilt from hurting others. Many are still focused on mistakes made years and years ago.
The enemy loves to flash scenes on the screen of your mind and get you carried away into the past.
It is crippling;
It detours around Peace;
It distracts from the present;
It makes your feelings the focus of your thoughts.
Soldier of The Cross, learn to leave the past behind. Everyone has a past and the older we get, the more critical it is to live in the present and minister Love.
You can learn to do this. You long to have your thoughts line up with the Word of God.
Tell Him today.
Aloud.