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Reaching Forward (Philippians 3:13b-14)


Scripture of the Day: Philippians 3:13b-14

"...this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

I could not think of a better Scripture verse to begin the New Year with! Thank you to my friend, Ruth, for posting that on Facebook yesterday – it has been most helpful!

It is a new year. Although technically every day is new, there is something more concrete that comes about with the thought of a new YEAR. Completely NOT spiritually speaking, this year I am attempting to “forget” the unorganized Betsy I have been my whole life J. The new me is determined to make a better effort at some of those “Proverbs 31” qualities of an excellent wife...meaning my house is more tidy, the dishes get done more often and my husband doesn’t dread coming home! Please pray that I keep it up – we are one week in to this experiment and doing pretty well.

Moving on to the “spiritually” speaking. During this new year of 2013, I pray that we forget what has happened in our past. It doesn’t matter what sin you have committed, what words you have (or have not) said, or what answer to God you have (or have not) answered. This year is a chance for you to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus! There is no greater prize. Our reward is eternity in heaven with our Lord and Savior.

Take some time each day this year to work on your relationship with God. He is well worth the time!

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father God, we thank you for this sense of renewal brought about by the New Year. Please help us all spend a little more time with You in 2013. Help us forget the past and focus on now and how we can live our lives like You would like us to. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.  

...also a side note of a prayer request for me. I have not been disciplined in writing lately. Please pray for me to keep it up - and also hold me accountable to do those Tuesday/Friday posts. You can hound me. I can take it :). Thank you.

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