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Leaving the Past Behind
By | January 25, 2010
Jesus said, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service
in the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62
Recently I needed to quickly get rid of many items that had been in my life for a long time. Some were very precious and very difficult to part with and left a feeling of loss in my life. As a result I’ve found that I have a type of ache in my heart for some of these things and often feel regret for making the decision to part with them.
What helps is remembering the reason I discarded these things. It was time and the situation that called for drastic action. Yet, I have to keep remembering to look forward and not back for what is no longer in my life.
It helped that I read a passage in a book that stated nothing that really belongs in your life will ever be discarded. This related to not only physical and material items but the memories of what is yours that will remain with you forever.
Christian business women often face situations something needs to be changed, discarded or dropped. You might be facing a situation that means having to drop something that no longer works so you can move forward to the future.
For instance,
- Are you working on an idea that isn’t getting anywhere?
- Are you dealing with a product that consumers don’t want or won’t pay for?
- Do you offer a service that isn’t bringing in the profits?
- Are you stuck in a lease or financially draining situation that needs to be changed?
As a business woman, you will face times when you have to make a decision to discard a current situation. There’s no reason to look back once the decision has been made. Instead, push ahead and experience what’s new, exciting and important in your present situation.
Make your decisions based on prayer and good information. Then look ahead and not back. That’s how you’ll experience the good that’s in store for you and for those you serve.
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