Have you ever heard someone say that? What’s crazy is that it is already behind you!
There are several ways people look back. Some look back with a longing to go back. Back to “the good old days.” They usually say something like, “…it was so much better back when you-know-who wasn’t around…” or “...back before you-know-what happened…” or “...back when things were different…” Of course, things are different every day.
Others will look back with regret. This sounds something like, “…if only he would not have…” or “if only they would have…” or “…if only it would have been different…”
Still others will look back for fear of looking forward. This sounds like, “….but we have never done anything like that before…”
The Bible teaches us that there is only one way to look back; with gratitude. We can always look back and say, “Thank You, God! You are so good and have been so good to me!” Looking back with gratitude recognizes that the blessings that God gave you in the past are still with you today because they are eternal, like God. God and His blessings are related that way. Nothing that changes can change that. The only way to lose the blessings of the past is to lose your grateful heart for them today.
With all of the things that are changing in your life, know this; Being thankful is the only way to keep your eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ. Being thankful is the only way to mature in Christ-likeness. The only way to look forward is to be able to look back with a thankful heart.
Being thankful does not ignore the problems and difficulties of the past. Being thankful enables you to see that you were not alone during those problems and trials; God was with you and got you through it, victoriously and He is still with you today.
Try this; “I’m looking forward because I know that God has taken all of this that is behind me and has formed Christ in me with it. Thank You, God. You are awesome, amazing, and all-together GOOD!!!”
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