KEY SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”.

Our key scripture reveals the proper attitude that every successful man or woman ought to have.

In verse 13, the apostle Paul states that he does not claim he is perfect or has arrived, but he forgets those things that are past. This statement has been referred to by many motivational speakers, yet it carries a very deep spiritual truth. Every man, no matter your achievements and success, needs to keep succeeding and advancing your cause. Winning and succeeding add up to your life. The moment one stops winning, succeeding, or triumphing, his life begins to depreciate or takes a descent

There is always a glow in the eyes of all who are making strides in life. The Victories they are having give a sparkle to their life. Never stop advancing and making exploits.

Apostle Paul said he does one thing. This one thing has two parts. They are forgetting those things that are behind and striving ahead. It involves even moments or things you fail to achieve your goals. They must all be put aside. The statement “I forget” does not mean forget in the sense of absolute neglect. Rather, it means putting them aside. It also means I refuse to let them occupy me. It can restrict or obstruct you from moving forward, so you need to put them aside and get on to higher heights.

Apostle Paul said, “I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” There is a place in God that most of us have not known. There are places of deep encounter that are barren to most of us. He says I press towards them. Paul had a desire, DESIRE IS THE VEHICLE TO ACHIEVEMENT Press in prayer, press in studying the word, press in fasting, press in meditating on the scriptures, press in making sacrificial giving, and press in proclaiming your faith to win the lost. It means discomforting yourself. It also means making sacrifices. Note: No pain, no gain. There is no success for the lazy man. There is a need for great diligence. Fear of failure must not be entertained in this affair. Pressing always comes against some opposition, some barriers, and some people who may not agree with you. He presses towards the mark for the prize. Prizes are not won by sleeping, overeating, and snoring.  Prizes are won on the field of competition. The first demand to win is the right attitude to win.

Get that attitude and go into the field of competition and win.

 CONFESSION

I was born a winner. I keep moving and am never satisfied with what I have. I will keep moving and keep advancing.

THOUGHT: AN ATTITUDE TO WIN IS THE FIRST  THING TO HAVE TO WIN

FURTHER STUDIES.

John 9:4  ” I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh when no man can work”.

1 Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.