Pressing Toward the Mark
Counting everything loss compared to knowing Christ.
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.
The big idea
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward.
Opening scripture
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
What does “Pressing Toward the Mark” walk through?
Pressing Toward the Mark
Philippians 3:14 · KJV
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
In plain English
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to Philippians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of Philippians 3:14. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of Philippians 3:14 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Philippians 3:14. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Philippians 3:14
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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