Obstacles... What Obstacles?
"Forgetting those things which are behind." - Philippians 3:13
It's impossible to reach your God-given destiny without overcoming your past. If you need inspiration to overcome your life's obstacles, look straight to Jesus. His national identity labeled him as part of a hated minority, people who faced prejudice every day. The stubborn religious leaders refused to listen to his message of love. Instead they hounded him as a heretic. One of His closest friends betrayed Him to make himself wads of cash. Ultimately He was classified as "too dangerous to live" and so was sentenced without a fair trial and died like the worst criminal. And what does He say about His suffering, and ours? "But cheer up! I have defeated the world" (John 16:33 CEV).
It seems like the only kind of party some people enjoy being at is a pity-party. And there's only ever one person on the invite list; yourself! Listen, don't waste your time and energy replaying things in the past that can't be changed. The past is over so get over it. That might sound a bit harsh, but maybe today's the day you need to hear it. Make today the day you look forward. Get up and get on! God says, "The plans I have for you... are... good" (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT). That means the best is yet to come!
Volume 9.42 of firstIMPRESSIONS
Volume 9.42 of firstIMPRESSIONS
