Don't Look Back

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/100114.cfm) reminds me not to look back and keep moving forward in Christ.

In Genesis, there is a story about Lot and his wife. They were supposed to escape the destruction of Sodom, and the angel told them to just flee and don't look back. However, Lot's wife looked back and she became a pillar of salt.

Looking back can hinder the progress of moving forward.

In the gospel, we see Jesus saying this.

No one who sets a hand to the plow

and looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom of God.

It is not necessary to look back. Once you decide to choose God, to follow Him, then it should be permanent. No need to reminisce of your old life, or old decisions or sins. As we choose God, as we allow ourselves to be transformed, we should just let God use and mold us, and not look back to what we are before.

As we live our new life in Christ, as we allow Him to mold and use us, may we not be tempted to look back at our old lives and just focus on what lies ahead.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to love and serve you. Lord, thank you for always welcoming me as I come to you. Thank you for fresh starts. I pray that I may continue to submit to you, and never look back to what I was before you in my life. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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