MY GOAL; HIS PRIZE

My Goal; His Prize by Robert Schaetzle

"Brethren, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Colossians 3: 13-14 RSV)  

Over my years of walking by faith, I’m becoming more aware of what I’m about is not me. All this is to recognize that God created me on purpose, for His purpose, not for me to wonder what’s around the corner. Where I’m at today is not where I was in years past; my life is not my own but is about revealing the power of His presence in me. 

What I should be about is reflecting Godly character, understanding fully the admonition, "Forget what lies behind." More than just the past, I’m referring to letting go of this ole world that causes me or anyone to stumble through life without a joy-filled hope and thankfulness. 

Everyday situations should be purpose filled with great expectation. Dedicate the day to our Lord.  By the faith given to us, we’re learning to want His Spirit to see us through the order of our schedule with confident assurance.  Greater is He that is in us than that of our own strength and resource (1 John 4:4).   

Pressing on toward the goal for His prize keeps me mindful of His honor more than my will with an outcome of greater blessing.

“For it is the God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:6 RSV)