2025-03-21
Spiritual GrowthPressing Toward the Goal
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Paul presses forward toward the prize of God's upward call in Christ.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Paul uses athletic imagery—pressing on suggests straining forward with focused effort. He hasn't arrived but continues pursuing the goal. This reveals that spiritual growth requires intentionality and perseverance. We never graduate from pressing forward until we reach glory.
For Today
What is one way you can press forward in your faith today, moving toward greater Christlikeness with focused effort?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, help me press on toward the goal. Give me endurance to keep pursuing the upward call of God in You. Keep me moving forward. Amen.