Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
A lot of people set goals for themselves at the start of the new year. Many quit after two weeks, but some are able to continue striving to reach their new goals.
Have you been able to maintain your spiritual goals through 2024? How about reading the Bible every day? or not missing church services except when sick?
Every runner in a race should be hoping to win it. Christians have an enemy who continuously seeks to rob you of joy, power with God, witnessing, and prayer. It is time to stop yielding to his will for us and start doing God’s will faithfully. No, we are not perfect yet – but we are commanded to seek His kingdom first – and He will bless you for it.
Paul “pressed” for the prize. He was not merely in a race – but he determined to win it with God’s grace. To him it was a “high calling” – there was nothing more important to him than to please the One Who called him.
What have you decided to do differently this year than what you did last year so you can expect a better outcome at the end of 2025? Only daily Bible reading and much prayer will make a difference and let you have the victory through Christ that you need. As a starting point, will you commit to it with God’s help?