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FORWARD

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Over the next few chapters, we will be discussing moving forward, but first I want you to know what it means to move FORWARD and what defines it. Then you can see for yourself why it’s so difficult to move and actually reach your target and receive your Heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling you.

*What does it mean to move forward? Moving Forward means the will to discover a new purpose or direction, having a new rhythm and make progress, as well as to join forces, act together and combine efforts.

There’s no either or. Your either with Him or against Him. Plain and simple. Your marriage, your parenting, your friendships, your speech, what you watch, what you wear, what you do for a living, and yes, even what you do with your money. Everything you do is connected to and represents your relationship with Him and FOR Him.

If it’s not FOR Him, you will not move FORward and make progress.

 

FORWARD~

adverb

1  In the normal order or sequence.

2 Onward so as to make progress; toward a successful conclusion.

3 Toward the future; ahead in time.

adjective

1 Positioned near the enemy lines

2 Moving toward the opponents’ goal

3 Relating to or concerned with the future.

noun

1 An offensive or defensive lineman.

verb

1 Hand over or send.

2 Dispatch.

3 Help to advance something; promote.

4 Take responsibility for dealing with a task or developing a project.

 

God has created an order for His children. He is to be first and be our focus in everything we do. When He loses his spot, we become out of order and our direction changes. We get off rhythm and stop making progress. We are not called to be stagnant, we are to always be growing and becoming more like Him. Focusing on one thing…Forgetting the past and looking FORWARD to what lies ahead at the finish line.

You must always remember: You are positioned near the enemy lines and as you move forward, you are approaching your opponent-whose goal is to stop you from finishing and bringing God glory through your race.

You must make the choice not to quit! You can choose to quit…but if you do, you will hand over your prize to your enemy and he will kill your calling. HOWEVER….if you choose to press on and reach toward the hand of The Father, you will come to know Christ and experience the same mighty power that raised Him from the dead!

It’s time to move. You have not yet achieved it, but you will if you forward your focus on knowing Him.

He’s calling you, but you must choose to pick up and answer His call.

 

Philippians 3:10-14~I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead!…I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: 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. 

 

 

FOREWORD

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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.