Philippians 3:12-13

Journey Through Philippians

Paul has a holy disconnect that keeps him pressing on. Therefore, he forgets what lies behind and reaches for what lies ahead. To become an obedient Christian and fulfill your Kingdom purpose, you too must have a short memory and a clear direction. What aspects of yesterday must you forget? All of them: the good, the bad, and the ugly. You've got to let go of your successes, your failures, and the ways others have hurt you. You cannot allow the past to become a controlling factor in your life. Don't spend too much time looking in the rear-view mirror. There is a much bigger piece of glass called the windshield that should have your focus. 

Paul was content because he could see life from God's point of view. He focused on what he was supposed to do, not what he felt he should have. Paul had his priorities straight, and he was grateful for everything God had given him. Paul had detached himself from the temporal so that he could concentrate on the eternal. Often the desire for something more or better indicates a longing to fill an empty place in a person's life. To what are you drawn when you feel empty inside? How can you find true contentment? The answer lies in your perspective, your priorities, and your source of power. 

As you go through your day-to-day, remember your past never defines who you are in Jesus. Remember that God has a plan for our lives; we just must get our lives in line with God’s plan.