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Dr. Paul Tournier told of an experience he had while staying with a friend. Each morning they would read the Bible together. On the last day of his visit they read the story of Lot’s wife, who was turned into a pillar of salt because she looked back (Genesis 19:26). When they finished the passage his friend exclaimed, “I’m like Lot’s wife. My life is petrified because I keep looking back. My life is no longer an adventure, because my faith is shaken and I am not looking for God’s guidance any more.” After a brief pause he continued, “I want to start going forward again.”
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
— Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, help us to stop living in the past. Give us the courage to start going forward again. In Your holy name I pray, amen.