Press On to Upward Call (Nov 25)
Despite adverse circumstances, Philippians is an encouraging letter in the midst of persecution. There is much for Paul to rejoice about especially the church’s steadfast testimony for the gospel. Though that testimony is threatened by divisions in the church, Paul is confident unity will be restored as they imitate the humility and servanthood of Christ. And Paul urged Rejoice in the Lord always.
Lord, we will Focus on the Goal: Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of Knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…. yes to know the power of His
resurrection and participation in His suffering (Phil 3:8-10).
I am focusing all my energies on
this One Thing: Forgetting the past
and Looking Forward to what lies
ahead, I press toward the goal. for the prize of the upward call of. God in Christ Jesus (Phil 3:13-14). (For) our citizenship is In Heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour. from there, the Lord Jesus (v20).
Lord, I choose to Know & follow You.
I open myself to whatever You want
to do in my life; though it may be
out-of-the-norm, as long as it fits
Your character and Your purposes.
Lord, I want to Know You better;
and perhaps the only way for that
to happen is to experience some
of what You had gone through.
Please help me not squander those
opportunities, learn to feel what You
have felt & grow from them. Amen.
Lord, help me to Keep my Eye On
the Goal, where You’re beckoning
me upward and onward to Jesus.
Keep me from being distracted by
the past; wrong choices & sins that
have been washed in blood of Christ.
Grant me grace and strength not to
turn back, knowing You’re in control
and promise to meet my needs.
And help me keep my eyes fixed
on the eternal prize – unending life
in Your glorious presence. Amen.
Lord, I praise and Thank You for
giving me eternal life & listing me
among the residents of Heaven.
Though this current life is filled
with trouble and challenges,
I know I am only passing through.
Help me to Seek You First and
stop worrying about tomorrow.
Grant me an Eternity Mindset
so that I can endure the temporal
difficulties that come my way.Amen
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