DCLM Higher Everyday 18 August 2025 — Leave The Past And Aspire

Topic: Leave The Past And Aspire

Text: Philippians  3:12-14

12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before” (Philippians 3:13). 

Message

Every stage of life can be likened to a story book with significant chapters. No matter how interesting or challenging a chapter is, you must move on to the next chapter to understand the message of the writer. In our personal lives, we must learn to move beyond our past experiences and strive towards achieving greater heights. This involves surpassing our previous achievements and overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles with strong determination, resilience, and focus.

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Paul, the apostle, did not consider his accomplishments to be his ultimate success. He disregarded his past accomplishments and aspired to discover untapped potentials. You too can create a better future for yourself, so go for it! Whether you have experienced success or failure in the past, it is important to learn from it and strive for even greater success. Failure can provide valuable experiences and insights that can help you to improve and do better in the future. Youths who refuse to leave the past and aspire are usually left behind by their aspiring peers. Begin your journey to success today with Christ as your Lord.

Quote: Past failures are stepping stones to success. 

Challenge: Father, please grant me the grace to surpass my past. 

Prayer for today: Failure can provide valuable experiences

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)