About two weeks ago, I was getting ready for work and I was talking to God. I was telling God how I would love to have one word and scripture that I can carry with me for the New Year. I was inspired to do this by a YouTuber that I watch. Her name is Morgan Tracy J and that was one of the things she had on her vision board checklist. I didn’t want to come up with my own word or scripture because I know God knows me better than I know myself. So I asked God if could reveal to me what my word should be for 2024 and scripture.
On December 31, 2023, I was watching my church service online. My pastor was teaching from Philippians 3:13-14. Before I go into what happened next I would like to share with you another prayer that I had with God about a family member. I prayed this prayer on December 28, 2023. I asked God how can I completely move on knowing what this family member did in my past and not let it bother me. Especially since I still talk to this person. I forgave this person, but sometimes my mind can remind me of the past.
Going back to listening to my pastor teach the word. God answered both my prayers at that very moment. Philippians 3:13 says… “ No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past, and looking forward to what lies ahead.” God was revealing to me that I had to let go of what happened in my past and continue to look forward to what lies ahead in my future. I can’t see what God has for me living stuck in my past. I need to let it all go because God wants me to receive all of the great things he has planned for me. Jeremiah 29:11 says… “ For I know, the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” How am I supposed to walk into this wonderful plan God has for me and I’m still dwelling in the past? So guess what? It's time for me to let it all go and move forward.
The next thing I noticed was a scripture on the church TV and it was Philippians 3:14. That verse says… “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Jesus Christ.” While looking at that verse I heard the Holy Spirit say that is your scripture and your word is Press. When I heard this, I was filled with so much joy because God came through and answered both of my prayers. Not only that he is an on-time God he revealed this to me on New Year’s Eve the day before January 1. I will say this, I always like to have confirmation that I heard God right and God came through again. On New Year’s Day, I was listening to a Joyce Meyer podcast. It was called… “The greatest Change of all.” And do you know what scriptures she was teaching from? Philippians 3:13-14. I got teary-eyed and thankful because of how good God is. God really does care about me and guess what God cares about you too. So going into the New Year I will continue to let go of my past, and I will PRESS toward the goal God has for me. So if you are holding onto things from your past, whether it’s past hurt from a loved one, or sins you have done in the past. I pray that you can go to God in prayer and ask God to forgive you. Once you ask for forgiveness, receive his forgiveness and let it go. Let it all go so you can receive the great things God has in store for you.
What I have realized is that I can’t walk this journey on my own. So I will continue to ask God to help me Let go and Let God. I want to stay focused so I can continue on the right path that God has for my life. I don’t need distractions from my past so I will put my past behind me and continue to keep God first place in my life.
So I have a question for you. What will be your word and scripture for the year 2024? I challenge you to go to God in prayer and ask him. I promise you if you seek him, he will answer you. Matthew 6:33 says… “Seek the kingdom of God above all else and live righteously, and all these things will be added to you.”
When God reveals it to you, I would love for you to share it with me in the comments. I pray you have a blessed 2024 and remember God loves you.
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