It’s New Year’s Day—a time to look forward to growth and renewal. How do we do
that if 2016 was a challenging year? Maybe the last ten years, or more, were even
full of trials. We see absolutely no way to move forward.
Well, our past does not have to
define our future. Whatever has held us back, 2017 signals a chance to start
over.We may not have been given many breaks, but better opportunities could be
on the horizon. For instance, I got a new job and a new car this year. I also
found a solution for my main health problem, which means surgery won’t be
necessary.
Don’t get me wrong; daily life is a constant struggle for many reasons. There
are a number of issues that cannot be fixed immediately. I have to take life
one step at a time, and each one is often painful. I still choose to press
beyond my trials. I can’t give up because too many people are counting on me.
Progress is a Choice
Every person has two options in life: move forward or move backward.If we decline
to make a decision, we’ll probably slide backward. That’s because shooting for victory is hard
work. Success doesn’t just happen automatically.
Look to the Future
There’s a
reason why the side-view mirrors on vehicles are small. We aren’t supposed to
drive while looking behind us. That would be dangerous and impractical.
Front
windshields, on the other hand, cover the entire
width of the automobile. We must be aware of what’s ahead of us when we drive. That’s
our area of focus. The same is true of life. To be mentally healthy and productive, an individual must concentrate
on the future, not dwell on the past.
Quotes on Pressing Forward
“The past
was always there, lived inside of you, and it helped to make you who you were.
But it had to be placed in perspective. The past could not dominate the future.”—Barbara
Taylor Bradford, Unexpected Blessings
“The past
can’t hurt you anymore, not unless you let it.”—Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
“You can’t
go forward looking backward.”—Joel Osteen
“Drop it.
Leave it. Let it go.”—Joel Osteen
My Conclusion
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”—Isaiah
43: 18-19 (NIV)
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