Get Over It

Are there phrases that you despise?

When my daughters were growing up, they hated when I would say, “Get over it!” But have you ever concluded that’s all some people may understand? My kids knew those words meant – that was the end of the discussion. And they also knew that there was nothing that could be said or done that would change my mind. It was the only way I could nip-it, so to speak.

As an adult, I do recall hearing that same phrase as it was directed towards me, whether blatantly or indirectly. I have felt it’s cold and harsh sting. But because I used those words or thought them myself, it was easier for me to understand that there were some things that I just needed to accept.

For instance, when Paul wrote to the Philippians and said, “Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for what God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” That pretty much sums up the answer to a lot of dilemma’s.

There are some things I’ve had to nip and some that have been nipped for me, but either way, I get what Paul is saying when he claimed he knew to forget what all has taken place in the past and just move on. That word “Press” says a lot!

On some occasions my “No” was because I had something better planned for the kids, I just couldn’t tell them until the time was right. Which also meant that they couldn’t keep pouting and dwelling on what they hoped for, and they needed to get their focus on the task at hand.  

God has a destination for His children, and although there will be things that bring us value as we continue to reach the goal for the cause of Christ, there will also be much that tries to hold our mind directly on what is worthless. The Lord may be gentler when He wants us to get over something, but there will also be times that we may have to just nip what holds us back so we can press on!

~Question: “Is there something that God has tried to help you get-over, but you keep looking behind?”

The Bible says in Philippians 3:15 “Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.“