“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”
Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)
To make progress means to move forward in one’s work or activity; to develop to a higher, better, or more advanced stage. Refuse to be haunted by past mistakes; resist the devil and he will flee. Let the opportunity of a greater future challenge you by seeing only victories and endless possibilities, and always be inspired by the dream of success. You’re born to live a triumphant life and the Lord is leading you from grace to grace, faith to faith and glory to glory. We press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us in Christ Jesus, focusing on the bright and glorious future ahead, being inspired by the joy of winning, irrespective of the challenges or shortcomings experienced in the past.
Life is a race and in the race of life, you are to run by putting God’s principles and doctrines to work, working out your salvation with reverential fear so as to win the prize. Resolve to run your race, not someone else’s. The Bible explains: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! 1 Corinthians 9:24 (AMP). There’s a prize to be won, and diligence and discipline is required if you must win. Your life should only go in one direction: upward. It’s a life of progress. You may face challenges, but see them as steps to your next and higher level, and be destined to win at every level.
PRAYER/CONFESSION
Dear Father, I thank you for your Word which is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thank you for directing and enabling me to advance to my next and higher level in you through Your Word. I forget the things that are behind, and I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which you have called me, looking unto the Lord Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith in the name of the Lord Jesus.
WISDOM NUGGET
“But the lovers of God walk on the highway of light, and their way shines brighter and brighter until they bring forth the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18 (TPT)