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bluidkiti · 06-01-2014, 11:40 AM

Kangaroos And Emus
By Bill Crowder

Forgetting those things which are behind . . . I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:13-14

Two of Australia’s indigenous creatures, kangaroos and emus, have something in common—they seldom move backward. Kangaroos, because of the shape of their body and the length of their strong tail, can bounce along with forward movement, but they cannot shift easily into reverse. Emus can run fast on their strong legs, but the joints in their knees seem to make backward movement difficult. Both animals appear on Australia’s coat of arms as a symbol that the nation is to be ever moving forward and making progress.

The apostle Paul called for a similar approach to the life of faith in his letter to the Philippians: “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (3:13-14).

While it is wise to learn from the past, we shouldn’t live in the past. We cannot redo or undo the past, but by God’s grace we can press forward and serve God faithfully today and in the future. The life of faith is a journey forward as we become like Christ.
I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” —Oatman

I will go anywhere—provided it is forward.

MajestyJo · 06-02-2014, 09:39 PM

A great concept, I can't change the past. I stay in the moment and live in today.

I heard two bus drivers sharing today, and one of them said she didn't like her job and she had two years before she could retire. The other driver said, "Look at it as 24 months, 23, 22, or count it out daily. I didn't know if it was right for me to interrupt and say, try one day at a time.

Don't look back, don't look to the future, live in today and everything will unfold as it should.

06-01-2014, 11:40 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,907	Kangaroos And Emus Kangaroos And Emus By Bill Crowder Forgetting those things which are behind . . . I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:13-14 Two of Australia’s indigenous creatures, kangaroos and emus, have something in common—they seldom move backward. Kangaroos, because of the shape of their body and the length of their strong tail, can bounce along with forward movement, but they cannot shift easily into reverse. Emus can run fast on their strong legs, but the joints in their knees seem to make backward movement difficult. Both animals appear on Australia’s coat of arms as a symbol that the nation is to be ever moving forward and making progress. The apostle Paul called for a similar approach to the life of faith in his letter to the Philippians: “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (3:13-14). While it is wise to learn from the past, we shouldn’t live in the past. We cannot redo or undo the past, but by God’s grace we can press forward and serve God faithfully today and in the future. The life of faith is a journey forward as we become like Christ. I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I’m onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” —Oatman I will go anywhere—provided it is forward. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

06-02-2014, 09:39 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	A great concept, I can't change the past. I stay in the moment and live in today. I heard two bus drivers sharing today, and one of them said she didn't like her job and she had two years before she could retire. The other driver said, "Look at it as 24 months, 23, 22, or count it out daily. I didn't know if it was right for me to interrupt and say, try one day at a time. Don't look back, don't look to the future, live in today and everything will unfold as it should. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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