“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 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 3:12-14 (NIV)
Today, and most days, I am reminded that I am not perfect.
I have not attained the goal or arrived at my desired destination.
I long to become more like Jesus each and every day.
More days than not, I blow it.
I raise my voice at my children and model lack of self control.
I speak an unkind word against another and enter into gossip.
I choose not to exercise or overeat things I know I should not eat.
On and on and on.
Can I give myself grace when I blow it?
I confess my sins to Him and to the ones I’ve offended.
Then, all too often, I stay stuck in a place of defeat.
I question whether I should reach out to others.
I doubt my discernment to hear God’s voice.
I listen to the screaming lies of the enemy.
“You are worthless.
”You have no right to write “The Honor Project.””
“You’re a fraud.”
Today, I am going to choose to forget my past mistakes.
They are covered by the blood of Jesus.
I am going to strain toward and press onward for the prize.
God knows my heart.
He is my audience of One.
Heavenly Father, I am running to Your arms today. I find safely in the shadow of Your wings. You have been with me in this race called “life.” You know every hurdle I have jumped, every difficulty I’ve encountered, every mistake I have made and still, You love me. Today, I ask You to help me to love myself. I choose to forgive myself. I want to press on, I do not want to stop when I am this close to reaching my goal. I need You to give me the strength to carry on!
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