We need to watch out for the tendency to get caught up in dwelling on past glories. Along the journey of life you will have important moments and go through significant seasons, some of which will be momentous and memorable. But don’t let yourself get trapped by the common tendency to  ‘build memorials’ as Peter suggested in response to what he saw on the Mount of Transfiguration:

Mark 9:5 (The Message)Peter interrupted, “Rabbi, this is a great moment! Let’s build three memorials — one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah.” He blurted this out without thinking, stunned as they all were by what they were seeing.

Peter wanted to focus on the memory of a great moment – to build a memorial. No matter how great your moments are, don’t get caught up in the past by a desire to ‘build memorials’.

Always focus on the future – turn your great moments into increased momentum.

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