Day 17 The Experience of Moving Forward

            One part of moving forward that I have struggled with the most is that I never want to forget what I have experienced. I am afraid if I forget the lessons that this journey has taught that I might repeat the mistakes that I made. The lessons I learned came at a high price not just for me, but also my family. I never want to make those same mistakes again. I also don’t want to dwell in the past. I don’t want to camp there. I don’t belong there. This is the reason that I chose moving forward as my phrase for 2021. Moving forward does not deny that the past happened. Moving forward means that I can remember that Jesus is my anchor and that I am no longer chained to my past.


                     



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  1. Jackie SFebruary 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM

    I love that song, I heard it the first time one of the last times my mother was hospitalized. I too never want to forget what God has brought me from and the lessons He has taught me. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 24, 2021 at 8:10 AM

      Thank you for stopping by and sharing a bit of your story. I hope you have a beautiful day.

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  2. Lisa BlairFebruary 23, 2021 at 7:41 PM

    This is such a powerful statement, Jolene, "Moving forward does not deny that the past happened. Moving forward means that I can remember that Jesus is my anchor and that I am no longer chained to my past."

    Thanks for sharing the Danny Gokey song. I had never heard it before listening to your YouTube link.

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    1. Mom23RosebudsFebruary 24, 2021 at 8:12 AM

      The song is one of my favorites. Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have a great day.

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