I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
A 21 year old swimmer by the name of Ryan Murphy, won the 100 meter backstroke event in swimming, setting a new Olympic Record. It's very interesting to know that his mother was digging through some old papers and found a booklet he drew when he was eight years old, entitled: "My Swimming Life." Here is what he wrote: "I hope my swimming life continues and I become an Olympian when I grow up. I hope I will break the world records. I want to be the best swimmer in the world." He had goal in his young age and he pressed on towards the goal and won the prize.
Our goal is heavenward, our prize is eternal, our call is a highest call in Christ Jesus. May the Lord help us to vigorously pursue towards that goal.
May God help us to forget what is behind and strain towards what is ahead.