Keep Pressing Forward

Text: Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)

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.

Friends, when we know the prize ahead, we will do all to align with heavens mandate for our goals. Hence, we have to press to reach the end of the race because the award will speak at the end. It is a high calling from above and cannot be compared with man’s reward in any way. Therefore, we should learn to forget the past failures and hold unto the daily little wins. Isaiah 43:18-19 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Behold, I will do a new thing… So, pressing forward means refusing to remain stuck in yesterday’s pain or successes, but we must choose to move toward God’s purpose with determination and faith in God. Remember, it is not about perfection; it’s about progress which may be crawling, walking, running but just don’t stop because every step counts. However, purpose requires movement. Every time you stop, destiny pauses with you but we shall keep pressing forward. Psalm 37:23-24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholds him.

Amazingly, it is important we release old failures, disappointments, guilt, heartbreaks, and mistakes. This is possible as we daily look at the perfect law of liberty to access the wisdom keys for our prize. Isaiah 40:31 They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…You cannot drive forward while looking in the rear-view mirror. Remember, our eyes are in front and not at the back, which makes looking backward is distracting to the goal set before us. Therefore, focusing on what lies ahead of us today should be our attitude to win the prize of eternity in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, give me the strength to always see the joy set before me and not the wound and discouraging situations today in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, to push through tiredness and discouragement by trusting God to break the chains.