Today’s Scripture is Philippians 3:13-14.
“Brothers, 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.”
Imagine driving a car, but instead of looking through the windshield at the open road ahead, you’re glued to the rearview mirror. You’re so focused on what’s behind you that you miss the turns, the scenery, and even the path you’re supposed to follow. Life can feel like that sometimes. We get stuck looking back at our past mistakes, regrets hanging over us like a heavy fog. But just like driving, it’s hard to get anywhere if you’re constantly looking behind you.
Paul understood this when he wrote Philippians 3:13. He admitted he hadn’t reached perfection but was determined to keep moving forward. He knew the past couldn’t be changed, but the future was still wide open. He says, “Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead.” That’s the key—letting go of the past so we can fully embrace what God has in store for us.
Think of it like turning the page of a book. “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” Each day is a new page, a fresh start, and a chance to live in God’s plan for your future. Don’t miss the story He’s writing for you by holding on to old regrets.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.