Through Paul’s words I’d like to encourage the people of God to forget the past & strain toward what’s on ahead. Set goals, discipline yourself, & strive towards the goals. Use your past as a reference point in where you need to grow. Stay firm and content in knowing that all things are possible through him who strengthens me. REJOICE. Let your gentleness, graciousness, & reasonableness be known to everyone for the Lord is at hand. Be content no matter the situation or circumstance. God is able.