Many people don't fully understand what it means to forget the past. Do I do away with my history? Do I make myself vulnerable again? How do I forget something that's happened to me?". Some of the biblical definitions of this phrase is to "disregard intentionally, to overlook or to cease reliving the pain".
In practical terms, what our verse today is saying, is that you have to choose to disregard your past, so that it doesn't keep you from moving forward. That means the good and the bad. Even our past victories can sometimes keep us from rising higher. If we don't let go of the old, we'll never be able to embrace the new.
Today, it doesn't matter what's happened in your history, it's time to forget what's stopping you from moving forward. Make the choice today to look forward. Trust that God has a better future in store for you - with greater blessings, favour and massive victories, Hallelujah! Trust Him. As you forget pain, hurt and even some self-cantered victories, press forward and you will see the abundant life the Lord has in store for you!
"…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead." (Philippians 3:13, NLT).
Let's Pray
Yahweh, I choose to forget the past that holds me back and makes me vulnerable. Father, I don't want anything to hold me back from the good future You have prepared for me. God, I choose forgiveness, and ask that You help me by Your Holy Spirit to press forward in every area of my life. In Christ's Name! Amen.