Foreword….
We all want to go forward, but how can we get there if we don’t know where were going? To go forward you must have a target. You must keep your eyes focused on it at all times. The second you look away, you will immediately be off track.
We as Christians move FORWARD keeping our eyes on the finish mark of our lives. If were always looking back, or to the side or over there to the left….we will miss it! Our lives are like a vapor and we only have a short time to make it happen. It….Your dreams that is. Those things buried inside you that you daydream about and “wish upon.” Those desires hidden in your heart. And yes, you must make it happen because I can assure you, your enemy is suiting up, attempting to destroy it and distract you before it can!
Imagine a swimmer whose ready for a meet. Swim cap on, in the water, feet firmly planted on the wall, listening for the timer to began so they can START. They kick off and begin in the lead. Then something happens…you begin worrying more about the swimmer beside you.
She’s in the lead.
She’s winning.
Her arms are going faster than yours.
Her body is always in rhythm and “her” flow is perfect.
You watch her coast right by you as you become weaker, slower, and you now feel like a failure because you came in second, third, fourth, or sometimes even last place.
“She” came in first, and first is what you wanted.
Well….my sweet sister, if you want what she has, you must do what she did to get your prize!
Move forward and keep your eyes focused on YOUR race!
She was not concerned with you. She was fixed and focused on her target, her race.
Whatever that may be for you, I believe you can finish first if you learn how to move forward and focus on what lies ahead.
The finish line.
We each have our own race. Hers isn’t yours. So…eliminating the comparison is the very first thing you must do. The two of you have a different race. You must stop being an onlooker or you will always remain in the pit of failure, comparison, competition, and you will always just “wish.”
Never once did the Bible instruct us to compete, because when we compete-we compare! The only person we are to compare ourselves to is Jesus and we ALL fall short, even her. So He must be the only person we look to!! What The Word does say is “press on to the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God through Christ Jesus, is called US.”
She won’t be there handing out your heavenly prize.
She will be receiving her own.
Thats very clear that we all have a race.
Our own race.
To get there, you must stand up, pick up, focus, reach, and move FORWARD, shaking off the distractions, with your eyes set on YOUR hearts desires UNTIL you receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling YOU.
That means no quitting until you finish.
Now…lets begin.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the privilege to come before You and the honor it is to be called by The King of Kings and The Lord of Lords! It is a privilege to carry Your name and I desire to do the work You’ve called me to with excellence. I present myself to You today for Your use and Your glory. Show Yourself to me in a way I’ve never known and draw my eyes back to You every time they wander. In Jesus name, Amen.