“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call
of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:14
In this life we are to continually
be pressing “toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ
Jesus.” To do this, we have to know what He wants us to do. This can change
from day to day, so that is why it is so important that we spend time with Him
each and every day so we can know just what it is that He wants us to do. We
can always add to our day some earthly responsibilities that need to be done as
time permits, but we need our main goal and focus for the day to be on what He has
called us to do. We want to be “in tune” with His Spirit so He can guide and
direct our steps. Pressing toward the goals He gives us each day, flood’s our
heart with joy. It gives our 24 hour period a sense of meaning and purpose, taking
away any mundane feelings that we may have. How do you feel about your life? Are
you tired of the same ol’ same ol’? Then let God bring some excitement into
your life. Walking with Him is exciting. Jesus is alive. Let Him live His life
through you. Spend some time with the Lord today, if you haven’t already. Enjoy
being in His presence. None of us have attained perfection, but we should
always be “pressing on.” God wants us to “lay hold of that for which Christ
Jesus has also laid hold of me” (Philippians 3:12). Yesterday is in the past.
We shouldn’t live there. We shouldn’t keep looking back. We should continually
be reaching “forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13). We
all want to win the race Christ has called us to run. We all want to achieve our
prize. May we.
Father, May I always press toward the goal for the prize of
the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Reveal to me daily what Your will is
for me to do. I want to find joy in doing it. May I be “in tune” with Your
Spirit all day long. I want Your Spirit to guide and direct me throughout the
day. Father, I want to win the race Christ has called me to run. I want to
achieve my prize when my journey is done. I want to do all of this to the glory
of God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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