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Going Forwards in 2025

‘Forwards’ is a word that I often use in my role as a horse riding instructor. It’s a term that refers to a ridden horse moving with positive, controlled energy, which requires both balance and purpose, and it’s a vital part of correct training.

‘Forwards’ is not necessarily fast. A horse can still be ‘forwards’ whilst standing still in halt, because, although momentarily immobile the horse is balanced and alert; awaiting the rider’s next request. So ‘forwards’, in these terms, is very much a positive state of mind.

In terms of our own spiritual lives this idea of developing positive, controlled energy to enable us to be going ‘forwards’ is a powerful one. Especially when life’s challenges can so easily cause us to become discouraged, lose our drive and be held back with cares and worries.


When being rescued from slavery in Egypt, the Israelites, showed such a lack of positive energy that God had to order them to “go forwards” to cross over the Red Sea, when He divided the waters for them (Exodus 15:15). God’s people were later also described by Jeremiah the prophet as not listening or paying attention and going “backwards and not forwards” (Jeremiah 7:24).

To go ‘forwards’ spiritually we need to have the right attitude, and focus our energy and attention on God and His son, Jesus. This training takes time and requires focus.

So, let’s go ‘forwards’ in 2025 with positive, controlled energy. And…“let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:1&2).

Sally Spaarkogel
Member of Seaton Christadelphians