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Forgetting the Past and Going Forward

Forgetting the Past and Going Forward

Lesson from Baseball

Lesson from Baseball

Are you the batter or pitcher? We have all struck out at times in

Are you the batter or pitcher? We have all struck out at times in life It is always good to have a fresh start BUT - - - We must learn to let go of the errors, sins, mistakes, and goofs of the past. Philippians 3: 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

1 – Forgetting the Past We have a special ability to remember But memory

1 – Forgetting the Past We have a special ability to remember But memory can be a friend or an enemy Paul had a horrible past Persecuted the church Involved in the death of Stephen He was the “chief of sinners” (1 Timothy 1: 15) He could have lived with crippling guilt

1 – Forgetting the Past Our greatest glory is not in living without failing,

1 – Forgetting the Past Our greatest glory is not in living without failing, But in rising every time we fail. How to Ice Skate – Get up one more time that you fall down.

1 – Forgetting the Past Nike ad – voice says - “I've missed more

1 – Forgetting the Past Nike ad – voice says - “I've missed more than 9, 000 shots. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I was trusted to make the gamewinning shot and missed. ” Those words were spoken by Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players.

1 – Forgetting the Past R. H. Macy failed 7 times before his department

1 – Forgetting the Past R. H. Macy failed 7 times before his department store finally caught on. We can't allow ourselves to become obsessed with our failures.

1 – Forgetting the Past Jeremiah 31: 34 No more shall every man teach

1 – Forgetting the Past Jeremiah 31: 34 No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord, ' for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more. " God forgets! We must learn to let go.

2 – Focus on Priorities Philippians 3: 14 I press toward the goal for

2 – Focus on Priorities Philippians 3: 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. This ONE thing I do Forget the past Press toward the mark Preach the gospel Make tents Planted churches The ONE thing = His priority – the prize

2 – Focus on Priorities Teacher took a large pot. Filled it with rocks.

2 – Focus on Priorities Teacher took a large pot. Filled it with rocks. “Is the pot full? ” Students said, “Yes. ”

2 – Focus on Priorities Teacher took small pebbles. Shook the pot and they

2 – Focus on Priorities Teacher took small pebbles. Shook the pot and they filled the spaces. Then poured in sand. Then poured in water.

What are the rocks in your life? In each life there are: Rocks Pebbles

What are the rocks in your life? In each life there are: Rocks Pebbles Sand Water Often we spend our time and energy on the water and the sand. We fail to deal with the large rocks in our life.

3 – Function in the Present Philippians 3: 13 Brethren, I do not count

3 – Function in the Present Philippians 3: 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, Not WILL DO, Not GOING TO DO, Not MIGHT DO ONE DAY WHEN I GET AROUND TO IT ONE THING I DO

3 – Function in the Present It is too easy to procrastinate Acts 24:

3 – Function in the Present It is too easy to procrastinate Acts 24: 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you. " COMPARE TO Psalm 119: 60 I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.

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Chapter 9 Incidental Forgetting 2 Forgetting Incidental ForgettingChapter 9 Incidental Forgetting 2 Forgetting Incidental Forgetting
Forgetting Memory Construction Forgetting Forgetting is a resultForgetting Memory Construction Forgetting Forgetting is a result
Forgetting Objectives The forgetting curve Causes of forgettingForgetting Objectives The forgetting curve Causes of forgetting
Forgetting Memorys Dark Side Forgetting Forgetting At whatForgetting Memorys Dark Side Forgetting Forgetting At what
Forgetting Aim Identify explanations of forgetting Explain whatForgetting Aim Identify explanations of forgetting Explain what
Forgetting Journal Analyze your forgetting journal Pick threeForgetting Journal Analyze your forgetting journal Pick three
The Forgetting Curve Hermann Ebbinghaus 1870 studied forgettingThe Forgetting Curve Hermann Ebbinghaus 1870 studied forgetting
Past Tenses Simple Past Past continuous and PastPast Tenses Simple Past Past continuous and Past
PAST SIMPLE AND PAST CONTINUOUS PAST SIMPLE PastPAST SIMPLE AND PAST CONTINUOUS PAST SIMPLE Past
PAST TENSES PAST SIMPLE PAST CONTINUOUS AND PASTPAST TENSES PAST SIMPLE PAST CONTINUOUS AND PAST
PAST CONTINUOUS Past Continuous Past Simple Past ContinuousPAST CONTINUOUS Past Continuous Past Simple Past Continuous
PAST SIMPLE PAST CONTINUOUS PAST PERFECT PAST SIMPLEPAST SIMPLE PAST CONTINUOUS PAST PERFECT PAST SIMPLE
Past Tenses Past Simple Past Perfect Past ContinuousPast Tenses Past Simple Past Perfect Past Continuous