Press On

Words are powerful. They bring us hope when we feel lost, and start a process in us of looking forward. However, as powerful as the beginning of this process is, we become stuck if we stand on words alone. Past mistakes, errors and sins creep into our minds to overpower us.


Feelings are powerful. When God sheds His love in our hearts then we know what true love really is. This begins a process in us whereby we know how to relate to others. However, if we stand on this feeling alone, it’s memory wanes in the face of our fiery trials.

The Apostle Paul found that the way to a changed life was to move forward, and away from the past. “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 3:13b-14)

The mind needs to forget, and find new hope in pressing forward. The heart needs to live the love that dwells inside it. The prize of a new life awaits those who continually step forward. Amen.