Dear brothers and sisters, today let’s talk about the important topic of forgetting the past and moving forward. Life is a journey filled with moments of joy and sorrow. Sometimes, we find ourselves stuck in the past, unable to move forward. The Bible offers divine wisdom on this matter, encouraging us to let go of what is behind and press on toward the future.
The past can hold us back with memories of failures, regrets, and sins. Yet, our gracious God offers forgiveness and a fresh start. It is important to remember that holding onto past mistakes prevents us from embracing God’s plan for our lives. We are reminded to trust in His grace and mercy, which are new every morning. By focusing on the present and future, we allow His love to heal our hearts and guide our steps.
Consider the story of Joseph, who was betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery. Despite the immense pain and injustice he faced, Joseph chose to forgive and trust in God’s plan. His faithfulness led him to a position of power where he could save many lives, including those of his family. Joseph’s story teaches us that letting go of past hurts can lead to blessings beyond our imagination.
Paul the Apostle also provides a powerful example of moving forward. Once a persecutor of Christians, Paul encountered Jesus and experienced a radical transformation. He chose to leave his old ways behind and dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel. Paul’s journey shows that anyone, regardless of their past, can be used mightily by God.
Dear friends, as we reflect on these biblical examples, let us be encouraged to release the burdens of the past. Embrace the new life that God offers through His Son, Jesus Christ. Trust in His promises and look forward to the future with hope and faith. Remember, God has a purpose for each of us, and He calls us to walk in His light, leaving behind the shadows of yesterday.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about forgetting the past and moving forward.
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”
— Philippians 1:6
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, reaching forth unto those things which are beforeI press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 3:13-14
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things”
— Philippians 4:8
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”
— Isaiah 40:31
“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of oldBehold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert”
— Isaiah 43:18-19
“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, will not remember thy sins”
— Isaiah 43:25
“The Lord shall guide thee continually, satisfy thy soul in drought, make fat thy bones: thou shalt be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters fail not”
— Isaiah 58:11
“For, behold, I create new heavens a new earth: the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind”
— Isaiah 65:17
“Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God”
— Luke 9:62
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, the sin which doth so easily beset us, let us run with patience the race that is set before usLooking unto Jesus the author finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, is set down at the right hand of the throne of God”
— Hebrews 12:1-2
“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, their sins their iniquities will I remember no more”
— Hebrews 8:12
“For surely there is an end; thine expectation shall not be cut off”
— Proverbs 23:18
“For a just man falleth seven times, riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief”
— Proverbs 24:16
“Let thine eyes look right on, let thine eyelids look straight before thee”
— Proverbs 4:25
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”
— Ephesians 2:10
“That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lustsAnd be renewed in the spirit of your mindAnd that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness true holiness”
— Ephesians 4:22-24
“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deedsAnd have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him”
— Colossians 3:9-10
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you an expected end”
— Jeremiah 29:11
“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”
— Romans 12:2
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost”
— Romans 15:13
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”
— Romans 5:1
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit”
— Romans 8:1
“Come unto me, all ye that labour are heavy laden, I will give you restTake my yoke upon you, learn of me; for I am meek lowly in heart: ye shall find rest unto your soulsFor my yoke is easy, my burden is light”
— Matthew 11:28-30
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof”
— Matthew 6:34
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us”
— Psalm 103:12
“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truthHe will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, will save them”
— Psalm 145:18-19
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”
— Psalm 16:11
“I will instruct thee teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”
— Psalm 32:8
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : he delighteth in his wayThough he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand”
— Psalm 37:23-24
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul”
— Psalm 94:19
“He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea”
— Micah 7:19
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”
— John 3:16
“Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee”
— John 5:14
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him”
— James 1:12
“He that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. he said unto me, Write: for these words are true faithful”
— Revelation 21:5
“The righteous also shall hold on his way, he that hath clean hands shall be stronger stronger”
— Job 17:9
“Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not”
— Galatians 6:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; ye shall go forth, grow up as calves of the stall”
— Malachi 4:2
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all menTeaching us that, denying ungodliness worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, godly, in this present worldLooking for that blessed hope, the glorious appearing of the great God our Saviour Jesus ChristWho gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works”
— Titus 2:11-14
“I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, the caterpiller, the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among youAnd ye shall eat in plenty, be satisfied, praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: my people shall never be ashamed”
— Joel 2:25-26
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”
— Zephaniah 3:17