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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, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. --- Philippians 3:13-14 Paul said that his goal was to know Christ. To be like Christ, and to be all Christ had in mind for him. This goal took all of Paul’s energies. This is a helpful example for us. We should not let anything take our eyes off our goal---knowing Christ. With the single-mindedness of an athlete in training, we must lay aside everything harmful and forsake anything that may distract us from being effective Christians. What is holding you back? --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Dear Lord, Help me to keep pressing forward toward the goals that You have for me. Forgive me when I lose sight of the goal of my life as Christian. Help me to leave behind my worldly attitudes and values but instead remind me the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus. Help me keep focusing on the Christian walk toward Jesus until I obtain my heavenly prize. In Jesus’ name, Amen