Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.

(Philippians 3:13 ESV)

Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

(Isaiah 43:18-19 ESV)

I know the Bible says to not remember the things of the past. I don’t think that means to completely forget your past. At least I hope not. I will admit that there are things I want to forget. But there are things from my past that bring a smile to my face.

I grew up old-time Pentecostal. No makeup, jewelry except watch and wedding rings. Ladies also had long hair and skirts and dresses. I loved Sunday morning at church, though. I loved the songs we sang in Sunday School. Songs like Deep and Wide, This Little Light of Mine, The Devil is a Sly Old Fox, I’m in Lords Army. We would elbow each other away, so we had room for the motions of the songs. Those are good memories. I think God wants us to remember good times. 

In my opinion, our past is what helped make us what we are today. Without a past, where would we be? Who would we be? Remember your past but don’t live there. God has a wonderful plan for us, but we need to keep moving forward. So my advice to you is to remember your past but don’t live there. You have a bright future no matter how old you are. God has a plan for us. Let’s find out what that is and start living it. God loves you, and so do I.

Have a fabulous day, everyone. 

Kathy Keller
Writer and Prayer warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
If you would like to receive daily inspirational messages from Kathy Keller, click here  and put “devotional” in the subject bar.