What past?

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

Here is something new: a movie quote!

Oh yes, the past can hurt.

But the way I see it you can either run from it or learn from it.

~ Rafiki The Lion King

Though you have been shaped by your past, something else can shape your future.

We can let what happened turn us into hateful, withdrawn or downright evil people.

Or

We can take what we have experienced and use it to make us better and to help others.

Don’t let your past mistakes hinder you from pressing forward.

The heavenward call in Christ Jesus urges you to let go of what is behind you to embrace what is in front of you.

Have a blessed day!