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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.
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
To sign up for baptisms, please click here.
This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.
Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.
Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
When: Saturday, August 2nd
Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center
Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Team Rally: 10:20AM
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
