ADoseofHope

ByChrystalBrigman

WrittenforiACT'sDoseofHope

2/13/2023Issue

“I must also pause to reaffirm my thanks to God, for it is faith that sustains me at this moment ” -Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

My most sacred reflection times are when I am walking through the labyrinth at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. During this time, it is just God and I talking about the lessons I’ve learned and what will come soon. I take a moment to pause at center of the labyrinth and remind God that I’m not where I want to be but I’m also not the same person I once was Without fail, Philippians 3:12-14 always come to my mind The Apostle Paul tells the church at Philippians that he has not obtained his goal, but he continues to “press on.” He continues his letter by stating that he forgets what has happened in the past and moves forward toward the goal of what God has called him to do. As we get situated with this new year of 2023, it is important to not dwell on past mistakes and shortcomings of 2022 but to look forward towards the life that God has for each of us