Pressing upward

 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.~Philippians 3:13-14

I have been on this Christian journey for most of my life, but I still have more to learn.  More roots to be forged in faith. The prize is not being a good Christian, the prize is Christ. So I continue to press my way through the twists and turns of this life, trusting in God to see me through.  

I continue to seek to deepen my relationship with Him.  To understand Him and His amazing love for me and my fellow brethren.  I seek to let go of those things that hinder me so that I can continue to walk in His will and do it in His way.

It’s not always easy, but He helps me.  His grace sustains me and His love guides me. In order to grow I have to continue to till my soil and pluck out the weeds.  I have to not rely on my past obedience, but look at today’s yes to God.  It’s a daily pursuit and each day is a blessing.  I just don’t want to survive, I want to thrive.  So I press, stretch and reach, knowing that He is with me. 

Lord,  I thank You for the journey.  I thank You for the times that You have carried me when I could not walk.  Help me not to rest on my past, but to continue to press for prize of You Jesus.  In Jesus name I do pray. Amen