Not
that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made
perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Jesus Christ
took hold of me. Brothers, 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
3:12-14
Everyone has his goals; it is almost the American way. A child works
especially hard to make a sports team. Lots and lots of practice and
he will often attain that goal. A college student wants more than
anything to make the Dean's List. Many late nights studying and she
will most likely meet her goal. A concert violinist will work hours
and hours to reach the goal of playing a deeply moving concerto. In
life we often have goals regarding our jobs, our relationships and
our personal lives. Yet once we attain our goal...then what?
So often an earthly goal takes on a different look once we have
achieved it. We may, in fact, become a bit disenchanted and even have
a sense of restlessness after meeting our destination. Perhaps this
is because these goals are small steps in our lives. They are
important but only in their own perspective as to how they relate to
the moment. As Christians there is just one lasting goal. We must
move ahead, witnessing to the world as we go along, to that time in
eternity with Jesus Christ.
Lord, I ask
your daily presence in my life that I might not “lose sight of the
forest for the trees." Please help me to rejoice as I meet daily
goals but also help me to focus on moving forward. May I lead a
disciplined Christian life and keep my perspective on the true
purpose of my existence. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
Sarah Krug (1994)
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