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"Keep Pressing"

S.E.E.D. For Today

Scripture: "I press on toward the goal to win the [supreme and heavenly] prize to which God in Christ Jesus is calling us upward." Philippians 3:14 (AMPC Bible)

Explanation: Paul in this scripture gives us an athletic metaphor. Compelling Christians to view themselves as contenders in a race. Keep running hard towards the finish line, concentrate and keep the aim in view. Paul was quite clear that he had not achieved the prize as of yet but that he would keep pressing and moving forwards no matter how difficult.

Exercise: A seasoned athlete knows that the race isn't won or lost until you have reached the end. You have to imagine yourself a winner, you can't slack off and be laid back, you have to be persistent and persevere. You have to keep sprinting toward the only thing that counts and that is to cross the finish line. We have to mature so we can have the right thinking while trying to obtain the prize. You may not ever have it all together, and may not be an expert athletically, but keep your gaze on the goal. the place where God is calling us to things above. Keep pressing don't go back, the race is not given to those with skill, but to those who finish. I challenge you to get focused on the prize, those of you who want everything that God has for you.

Devotion: Lord I pray for the strength to keep pressing! Help me to continue to chase and pursue the gaol and the prize for which you have called me to the life above, heavenward and upward, through and in Christ Jesus. Help me see clearly the things I don't agree with, that I may follow and stick Your truth and live up to the standard of Your high calling. I pray not to imitate a winner, but that I do whatever it takes to win it. Forgetting and letting go of the past, I leave all of my hurt, offenses, set backs, disappointment, and I stretch, strain and reach for the future. In Jesus Name Amen!


Comments

  1. UnknownJune 26, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    I'm encouraged and I give GOD the PRAISE. 👍🏋🎽🏆🥇👑📑🏁

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  2. UnknownJune 26, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    Amen....needed that message..thank you Jesus..

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  3. UnknownJune 26, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    Amen we have to press forward to the end

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