Beloved, I do not
consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what
lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the
goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
Atop a file cabinet in my office sits (swims?) a betta fish that
was given to me by a colleague. Occasionally, when feeding Brette his daily
diet of three pellets, I envy the simple life that he lives. Though scientific
research has disputed the longstanding belief that a fish’s memory lasts only
a few seconds, moving on from what lies behind us can be both desirable and
critical. While we can (and should) learn from past experiences, it is
imperative that we not let them hinder our future.
Forgetting bad plays and bad games is crucial to an athlete’s long-term success. Military
personnel, first responders, and doctors cannot afford to dwell on events that
had undesirable outcomes. At some point, we all have likely desired to move
past the hurtful words or actions of a loved one, or suffering and struggles
that we have endured.
Through the eternal promises of Christ Jesus, we can rely on His
Sovereignty as we press on through life’s adversities
towards our heavenly call. At Liberty Lutheran, our mission and values uniquely
position us to help others do so as well, as we assist those we serve in
navigating their life-changing situations. What a blessing it is to be able to
be a part of an organization that shines as “the
light of the world” (Matthew 5:14)!
This advent season, strive to forget what lies behind, strain
forward to what lies ahead, and encourage and support those around us to do the
same.
Lord, thank you for your heavenly call and for your eternal promises
that provide us with perspective during our momentary troubles here on earth.
Help us to put the difficulties and pain of the past behind us as we move
forward in your love and strength. Amen.
Brandon Frank is the Manager of Financial Reporting for Liberty Lutheran.
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