Not always so easy… is it? Doesn’t eliminate that we may have a need to let things go – both the good as well as the bad. And yes, both define us… actually, how we respond to both of these ‘states’. In my world, ‘letting go’ is the first step but step 2 is also critical – moving on.
Paul teaches about this in Philippians 3:13-14
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
We see in these verses one of the key components to moving on – forgetting and reaching forward… Paul had a goal. If we don’t have a goal to pursue then it becomes very difficult to move on. What are we supposed to do now? Likewise if we are holding on to where we are, what we do then we don’t let go. Yes… start with the Lord to find His teachings and plans for you. Then decide if you want His Lordship? This too is our decision. I could be wrong but I think that when we seek the Lord’s plans for us then we have the opportunity to invite Him into the process. Some people seek, discover, but don’t ask. Silly of us.
Letting go… moving on involves reaching forward. When we hold on to who we are, what we do with a tight fist… nothing can be put into our hands. Remember Ephesians 2?
” For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].” [verse 10]
If you see… works is an ‘S’ not a one only. Which underscores our need the let go and move on – not take up residency where you are. You were created to be constantly growing, becoming. And no, I’m not diminishing the difficulty. One cue I’ve used is that to know that what I’m involved in has ended for me and I’ve completed my part is an inner confidence. Another cue is a kind of restlessness in my spirit. And my last cue is that there is someone else who can take the project, goal, plan on to the next level and if I remain… I’m kinda in the way. Instead… ‘reaching forward’ to what lies ahead.
