DON’T DWELL ON THE PAST
THE SEED
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”— Isaiah 43: 18 (KJV)
Many people remain stuck in the pain, shame, or regret of the past, allowing yesterday to define tomorrow. Though Paul had a terrible past as persecutor of Christians, when he encountered Jesus, he embraced a new life and moved forward in purpose. Dwelling too long in our past mistakes can hinder us from having new experiences with God. A driver who focuses only on the rear-view mirror run the risk of crashing if he does not fix his eyes on the road ahead. Let go of guilt, disappointment, and fear. Fix your eyes on the future which God has prepared, trusting Him to lead you into new seasons of grace.
Reflection: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Cor 5:17)
BIBLE READING: Philippians 3:7–14
PRAYER: God, give me the strength to grow from my past into the glorious future You’ve prepared for me. Amen.
MÁ ṢE DÚRÓ LÓRÍ OHUN TÍ Ó KỌJÁ LỌ
IRUGBIN NAA:
“Gbàgbé àwọn ohun àtẹ̀yìnwá; má ṣe gbé nínú ohun àtijọ́.” — 1 Kọ́rinti 13:11
Ọ̀pọ̀ ènìyàn ló ti rì sínú ìrora, ìtìjú, tàbí àbàmọ̀ nítorí ohun tó ti kọjá, tí wọ́n sì ń jẹ́ kí isele àná ṣàkóso ojoọ̀la wọn. Botile je pe Poolu je onínúnibíni sí àwọn Kristẹni tele ri, nígbà tí Jésù pàdé re, ó gba ìgbésí ayé tuntun, ó sì tẹ̀ síwájú nínú èrò Ọlọ́run fún un. Dídúró pẹ́ jù nínú asise ana le dina wa lati ni iriri titun pelu Olorun. Awakọ tó ń wo ehin nigba to n wako wà nínú ewu ijamba tí kò bá fi ojú sí ọ̀nà tó wà níwájú re. Jẹ́ kí ẹ̀bi, ìjàkulẹ̀, àti ìbẹ̀rù lọ kúrò. Fi ojú rẹ sí ọjọ́ iwájú tí Ọlọ́run ti pèsè sílẹ̀ fun o, ki o si gbekele e lati mu o wo igba oore-ofe titun.
ÀṢÀRÒ: Nítorí náà bí ẹnìkan bá wà nínú Kristi, ó di ẹ̀dá tuntun: ohun àtijọ́ ti kọjá lọ; kíyèsi i, ohun tuntun ti dé. (2 Korinti 5:17)
BIBELI KIKA: Fílípì 3:7–14
ADURA: Ọlọ́run, fún mi ní agbára láti tẹ̀ síwájú kúrò nínú ìgbà àtẹ́hìnwá sínú ògo ọjọ́ iwájú tí O ti pèsè sílẹ̀ fún mi. Amin.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
FEED YOUR SPIRIT DAILY
THE SEED
“I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” — John 6:51 (KJV)
Just as your body needs physical food to stay alive, your spirit needs the Word of God to remain strong and vibrant. When we neglect spiritual nourishment, we become weak, weary, and disconnected from God’s purpose. The Word of God is living bread. It never spoils, costs nothing, and is always available to those who hunger for it. Daily meditation and obedience to the Word bring strength, clarity, and deep satisfaction that nothing else can provide. Feed your spirit consistently through Scripture, prayer, and worship. A nourished spirit stands firm in trials and grows in intimacy with God.
Reflection: Your spiritual health depends on how you feed your spirit.
BIBLE READING: John 6:48–58
PRAYER: My God, help me to continually feed on Your Word so I may find satisfaction in You and live eternally. Amen.