… but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philipians 3:13-14
As a teenager, my parents encouraged me to try out for the school basketball team. I was only a mediocre athlete, but my size allowed me to play on the varsity team. The most memorable experience occurred during competition, when I shot at the wrong basket and scored for the opposing team. I was embarrassed further when each time I had the ball, the opposing team shouted for me to shoot. My teammates defended me, but I was stigmatized the entire school year because I had scored for the opposing team.
As Christians, we may make mistakes that reflect poorly on Christ and the
church. Others usually forgive our mistakes, but we cannot to forgive ourselves. We must accept that part of the learning process is making mistakes. If we allow an ominous shadow from our past mistakes to darken our day we are scoring points for the enemy of our soul. There is no shame in making mistakes, but we disgrace the cross of Christ when we refuse to keep trying.
Prayer; Oh God, Thank you for reconciliation. Help us understand that you perceive us according to our potential not our shortcomings.
Thought for the day
Today’s mistakes prepare us for tomorrow’s victories
Prayer focus
Discouraged people who cannot forgive themselves
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