Tuesday, February 22 One thing is certain: Forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead, I am pressing on toward the goal.​—Phil. 3:13, 14.

[Áine]

Tuesday, February 22

One thing is certain: Forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead, I am pressing on toward the goal.—Phil. 3:13, 14.

 

Good memories are a blessing from Jehovah; but no matter how good our life was in the past, our future in the new world will be better. Others may hurt us, but when we choose to forgive, we are able to move forward. Excessive guilt can prevent us from serving Jehovah with joy. But, like the apostle Paul, we need to believe that Jehovah has forgiven us. (1 Tim. 1:12-15) We have the prospect of living forever. And in God’s new world, we will not be plagued with regrets about the past. Regarding that time, the Bible says: “The former things will not be called to mind.” (Isa. 65:17) Just think: Some of us have grown old in Jehovah’s service, but in the new world, we will be young again. (Job 33:25) Let us, therefore, be determined not to live in the past. Rather, let us look to the future and live for what is ahead! w20.11 24 ¶4; 29 ¶18-19

[Girl81]

Perfect timing as usual.  I've been meditating on these very topics; focusing forward and forgiving the past.  And then I pray, open our daily text, and read this.  I'm amazed (yet again) at how Jehovah directs, teaches, and guides me with exactly what I need each day!

Our future with Jehovah is such a gift, such a beautiful hope, such a deep truth in our hearts.  I just pray I have the ability somehow to be worthy of His goodness someday.  I could go on for hours listing all the mercy, kindness, teaching, and comfort that Jehovah has given to me personally.  And I'm sure so many of you could do the same.  What an amazing Father we have in Almighty God Jehovah!  ❤️ 

The past is forgiven and our loving future is with Him. I praise You Jehovah; Jehovah is worthy of all praise! ❤️ 

Edited February 22, 2022 by Michelle81

[Vinnie]

How we look forward to forgetting this old system. When we look to God's new promised world, we need to see it with eyes of faith. We can't compare how we are living now with what is to come. Putting trust and faith in Jehovah's words that life will be amazingly better is sometimes hard because this life is all we've known. But when we look at Jehovah's organization world wide and all that is being accomplished, then we begin to see that nothing is impossible for Jehovah. We can reassure ourselves that things will for a certainty be better. Keep looking ahead and keep looking up dear friends. The best is yet to come.

[Gruder]

I always think of a runner in a race, they can't be worried about what's going on behind them. If they turn around to see where their competition is there is a big possibility that they will stumble and they won't be able to concentrate and giving their best effort to win the race. We need to stay focused on the promise Jehovah has given us when nothing in the past will ever nag us again! 

[Dages]

Thinking about Paradise is always nice

[wallyahoo]

10 hours ago, Michelle81 said:

Perfect timing as usual.  I've been meditating on these very topics; focusing forward and forgiving the past.  And then I pray, open our daily text, and read this.  I'm amazed (yet again) at how Jehovah directs, teaches, and guides me with exactly what I need each day!

Our future with Jehovah is such a gift, such a beautiful hope, such a deep truth in our hearts.  I just pray I have the ability somehow to be worthy of His goodness someday.  I could go on for hours listing all the mercy, kindness, teaching, and comfort that Jehovah has given to me personally.  And I'm sure so many of you could do the same.  What an amazing Father we have in Almighty God Jehovah!  ❤️ 

The past is forgiven and our loving future is with Him. I praise You Jehovah; Jehovah is worthy of all praise! ❤️ 

Wow !your comment is Very touching and sums it up for me as well ,,agape!🌹 ,normnf