Thrive Forward
Aug 31, 2025 • Mark Johnson
Life often tempts us to hold on—whether it’s to past pain, shame, or even past victories. But in Philippians 3:13, Paul reminds us that real thriving means releasing what’s behind, reaching for God’s purpose, and pressing forward with persistence. Just like a runner who can’t win while looking back, we can’t step into God’s future if our hands are too full of yesterday. Thriving forward isn’t about doing more—it’s about faithfully moving toward the life God has prepared for us.