“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”- Philippians 3:14 (NIV)
I know everyone goes through life thinking at one point... "What's all this for?" "Whats the use in working so hard doing the right thing?" "Why spend all that time pouring into relationships, doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God... especially if no one on this earth necessarily appreciates my efforts?"
The answer to these questions are all summed up in one word... Heaven. It is the only place worthy of housing the Almighty. It is the place we are all destined to call home. We have every right to work hard in this life to press toward that mark because our Father in heaven expects us to do whatever possible to make it to our home.
I know everyone goes through life thinking at one point... "What's all this for?" "Whats the use in working so hard doing the right thing?" "Why spend all that time pouring into relationships, doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God... especially if no one on this earth necessarily appreciates my efforts?"
The answer to these questions are all summed up in one word... Heaven. It is the only place worthy of housing the Almighty. It is the place we are all destined to call home. We have every right to work hard in this life to press toward that mark because our Father in heaven expects us to do whatever possible to make it to our home.
You can make it!! Despair can't derail you. Hopelessness has no hold on you. The enemy can't contain the innate spiritual survival instinct we are all equipped with to obtain that ultimate prize. So I urge you all to not forsake the finish. Run the race! Do whatever possible to make it there. He's got it all prepared just for you.
-Amen
-Amen
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