06/02/2026
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
Paul’s words remind us that spiritual growth is a journey, not a destination. He doesn’t claim to have “arrived,” but commits to pressing forward with focus and purpose. Forgetting what’s behind doesn’t mean ignoring the past—it means refusing to be defined by it. Whether it’s past mistakes or past victories, Paul calls us to shift our gaze forward.
God has a high calling for each of us, and it’s found in perseveringly pursuing Jesus. Don’t let regret or complacency keep you stuck. Fix your eyes on the prize—Christ Himself—and run your race with passion.