Philippians 3:12-14:

(12) “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be. (13) No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.  (14) I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.”  New Living Translation

God gave this thought to our pastor as our yearly theme.  We decided to choose this as our theme for women’s month.  I would like to encourage women everywhere to look into your life to see what you can let go and leave in the past.  Let go of all hurt and pain that was cause by others or you, let go of disappointments and heartbreak. God is able and willing to help you forget. Give it to him and allow him to heal you. 

We must focus on the future; the end of the race is where the prize lies. Let us remember as children of God our task is to live so he can be pleased with our lives.  And to tell others about him so they can obtain the prize of salvation in the end. Set your mark on the prize; do not allow anyone or anything cause you to miss out.  Follow Christ with all your hearts and be blessed!!!!

Love
First Lady Askew