Straining Toward the Goal
Phillipians 2:12-14
12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, 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, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
As I read my bible these days it seams I understand things that I have always known... but never understood. Like Lot's wife, I knew about her...but when I read the story today I understood it in a totally different way. I don't want to be like her and look back, and I surely don't want The Lord to turn me into a pillar of salt! I can't let the past control my future. I am still learning and searching for truth and the only place I have found it is in my bible. I have wanted to find it in friends and in family but it's not there... It's only their opinions. Gods opinion is the only one that matters. God is my refuge and my rock he is my salvation and the one who frees me from all unrighteousness. So. If you find me distant, I'm searching for something more than this filthy world offers. I'm searching for peace in Gods creation and His unfailing word. I'm not looking for small talk, it's not worth my soul....Im thankful for this aha moment where everything makes since. Thank you Lord for showing me your peace, love and forgiveness!
Gods word is one of the greatest tools we have. Ask The Lord to help you model what it teaches.
