“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” (Philippians
3:13-14).
I will have courage and not fear. Today I start again, and put my old mistakes behind me. He gives me a fresh beginning. I will not worry or be frightened. If His forgiveness was only for the righteous, it wouldn't be needed. Not one of us is perfect. We all have fallen short. But His forgiveness is new every morning.
So why do I worry? He longs to give me that fresh
beginning, but my life is dirtied with worry and anxiety. As long as I dwell on
what is bad in my life, I cannot see His promise of new life. Why should He help
me when my worry would rob me from even recognizing His blessings? In spite of
my past or circumstance, He blesses those who put Him before all other things.
He blesses a sacrifice of praise.
I press on toward my prize. I forget what has
been, and I praise Him for transforming my life. I shall be joyful and realize
that with another beginning, I once more step out in faith to trust and believe
in His promises that never fail.
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