13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3 (King James Version)
Have you noticed that older people like to talk about the past. The popularity of antiques and old collectibles is common, telling us something about our interests. I could add the prevalent searching in genealogy records to connect to our ancestry. I have been very interested in visiting places I've lived in the past, sometimes taking pictures of previous homes. A favorite friend on my Facebook page is "History of El Dorado", containing many pictures of my hometown. Many times as I've driven down the highway, in my mind, I have relived many times in my life. I recall many of the blessings of life that speak to me of the faithfulness of God.
Recently, I was driving thru Kansas City, where I had lived for 14 years. As I thought of my life there, the sense of nostalgia was almost painful. I had experienced this at another time in my life while visiting my home town. As the memories flood my mind, there is a sense of loss of good things, never to be recovered.
I felt that there was something wrong in living in the past and it didn't seem that it was right to experience the pain I felt. As I began to pray about it, the Lord showed me that I didn't have to live in the past. He is with me today, taking me on a wonderful journey. The blessings of today can exceed those of the past.
I have also read much of the history of "revival" and mentally lived in the past while longing for similar experiences today. As the Holy Spirit continued to speak, I came to realize that God is moving now and I can know his presence and blessing TODAY. He wants to give me "fresh bread" daily.
All of this brought me to a decision to begin in a new attitude of walking with the Lord each day in expectancy of what He will do today. I felt that He will make the place I live a "holy ground" where we will commune daily. This is a new day, a day of walking and talking with my Father and enjoying His presence and His guidance. We are on the "highway to Zion"! It's a glorious road. I will share more of that on my next post.
Recently, I was driving thru Kansas City, where I had lived for 14 years. As I thought of my life there, the sense of nostalgia was almost painful. I had experienced this at another time in my life while visiting my home town. As the memories flood my mind, there is a sense of loss of good things, never to be recovered.
I felt that there was something wrong in living in the past and it didn't seem that it was right to experience the pain I felt. As I began to pray about it, the Lord showed me that I didn't have to live in the past. He is with me today, taking me on a wonderful journey. The blessings of today can exceed those of the past.
I have also read much of the history of "revival" and mentally lived in the past while longing for similar experiences today. As the Holy Spirit continued to speak, I came to realize that God is moving now and I can know his presence and blessing TODAY. He wants to give me "fresh bread" daily.
All of this brought me to a decision to begin in a new attitude of walking with the Lord each day in expectancy of what He will do today. I felt that He will make the place I live a "holy ground" where we will commune daily. This is a new day, a day of walking and talking with my Father and enjoying His presence and His guidance. We are on the "highway to Zion"! It's a glorious road. I will share more of that on my next post.