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Day 17: Pressing Forward

Devotion:
Here’s the truth: you can’t move forward while you’re still holding on to the past. Whether it’s regrets, missed opportunities, or even moments of comfort you’re afraid to leave behind, looking back keeps you stuck. God isn’t calling you to live in reverse—He’s calling you to press forward into something better, something new.

Letting go isn’t always easy, but it’s necessary. When you release what’s behind, you free yourself to grab hold of what God has ahead. He’s already prepared the next step for you, and it’s filled with His purpose and promises. Trusting Him means shifting your focus from what was to what can be.

Today, take a moment to ask yourself: What’s holding you back? What are you still clinging to that God is asking you to release? Let it go and fix your eyes on the future He’s prepared. Trust that what He’s calling you to is not only better but exactly where you’re meant to be. It’s time to move forward with faith, leaving the past in His hands and stepping boldly into His plans.

Prayer:
Lord, help me to release what’s behind me and focus on the future You have for me. Give me the courage to press forward with faith. Amen.

Journal Prompt:
What’s one step you can take today to move closer to God’s purpose for your life?

Practical Application:
Declutter one small area in your home or workspace to symbolize clearing out the old and making room for the new.