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Philippians 3:12-15 NLT
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you.
REFERENCES: Ecclesiastes 9:11
Have you ever been on a long road trip with your family or friends and someone asks, “Are we there yet”? But then comes the dreaded answer— we haven’t yet arrived! In Philippians 3, Paul reminds us that God wants us to focus on eternity rather than time. As we are on the journey of life it may seem long and different than how we envisioned but we can trust God is doing something new in every season of our lives. When we practice forgetting the past (our failures, mistakes, regrets), and press towards the goal of eternity, God prepares us for the next season. He is faithful to mature us until miracles happen more often than our mistakes. There’s a generation waiting on us to be what God has called us to be. As we continue on the road to eternity, remember there is no enduring power without Jesus until we have arrived at our home in Heaven.
Live in the hopes of the future rather than the hurts of the past.
If we are focused on the past, we will miss out on what God is doing in our current season. When we allow God to work through us, we are able to lean into the process of preparation for eternity.
It would be impossible to move forward if there is a hyperfixation on the mistakes you have made in the past. Forget the failure and choose to remember the redemption you’ve received through Christ.
Progress thrives when we stop focusing on the failures of the past. Our growing pains can knock us off track and keep us in a cycle of reliving our mistakes. However, as we move forward in Christ we are propelled into spiritual maturity. Through the power of Christ we can overcome ideals of worldly hope that pollute our minds with doubt. Our hope is a confident expectation in a perfect God who is not confined by time, and loves us enough to prepare us for eternity. We were sinners but now we are called by name. We stand in agreement with Apostle Paul that although we may not have arrived, by grace we are becoming who God has called us to be.
In the “Prayer” section of your Philippians Journal, ask God to help you release your past and grab hold of the purpose He has for you.
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VOUS High Nite is a night for Junior High and High School Students to meet friends, worship and encounter God. It will be taking place Wednesday, April 2nd at both VOUS SoMi and VOUS Miami Gardens at 7PM.
To RSVP, click here.
There will also be a VOUS High Nite Parent Hangout. This will be an opportunity to learn more about VOUS High, have some dinner and get to know other parents in our community.
To RSVP for the Parent’s Hang, click here.
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi
When: Saturday, April 2nd
Address:
VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Doors Open at 7PM.
Are you looking for a place to grow in leadership, community, and culture? Join us at VOUS College Preview Day on April 3rd to learn more about program offerings, connect with students, and ignite your journey to help fulfill the Great Commission!
RSVP now at vouscollege.com/preview
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, April 3rd
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
