Hold On

"Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.  Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things.  If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.  But we must hold on to the progress we have already made."  ~Philippians 3:13-16 NLT

The NIV phrases that last verse, "Only let us live up to what we have already attained."

This verse is on my heart lately.

Praying for God's grace to strengthen and sustain me.  It's so easy to lose sight of the progress we've made... to backtrack, to drift, to get complacent.  It would be difficult and unproductive to explain the irrational sense of powerlessness and defeat I have endured lately, but I am increasingly aware that I cannot let my feelings take control.  Emotions matter and have a purpose, but I have Scriptural wisdom and I have a higher calling from God, so I am taking responsibility for regulating my emotions and keeping the waves outside the ship...

God is with me and for me - I am not alone, and I am NOT starting from scratch.  Spiritually and relationally and in my future career, I have a solid foundation to build on.  So I will trust Jesus and live up to His calling, remembering and validating and holding on to the progress I have already made!!

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