PRIZED GOAL

Philippians 3:14-16

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 differendy, that too God will make dear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

Philippians 3:14-16, NIV

Once we have trusted the Lord Jesus as Savior, we embark on a race through life to the finishing post. After a person has been born again, they are to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Once we are justified and placed in the family of God, we are called by our Father to sanctification, which is a lifelong process, in which we press on toward the goal of our heavenly calling, so we may gain the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Each believer is called to run the race that God has set before them.

Every Christian has a specific purpose that God Himself has called them to achieve. Each has their own unique goal to attain, and that goal is purposeful and planned by the Father, for tis God who works in each of His children both to will and to do that which pleases God.

No two life journeys are the same, for we all face our own particular problems, disappointments, and challenges, and we are all equipped with our own unique God-given abilities, gifts, and graces. But the call of God for all His children is a life that is being conformed into the image and likeness of the Lord Jesus, Who is seeking us and the life which we now live in the flesh we live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself for us.

Let's use So challenge yourself today to not let go of the dreams and callings that God has placed on the inside of you. They might not always come to pass right away, but if you keep making steps toward them, they will come to pass in your life. Let us run the race that is set before us and press on toward the goal of the upward call of God-looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith!!!

Father, thank You for this day and the breath of life found in Your Word. Lord, open the storehouses of heaven and pour out Your abundant blessings upon us and our family today. Lord, we thank You that we are Your children. Lord, we want to live our lives the way that You have ordained, and run the race that You have set before us. Lord, help us to press on toward the goal of our calling in Christ Jesus, trusting in Him to overcome every problem, disappointment, and challenge we may face, to Your praise and glory. Lord, use us to be the blessing of Your love to those You bring our way today.

Father, we love You. Amen.