Dear Heavenly Father, no matter what difficulties I may encounter today, there is joy to be found in Your Presence. Not because the difficulties disappear. But because You are bigger than they are.
Moreover, each step I take brings me closer to the goal—my heavenly home. Every morning is one fewer miles between here and there. Every breath is one nearer to glory.
Help me keep my eyes on the prize. Not on the aches. Not on the news. Not on the mess we've made of this world. But on the prize—the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
And keep me faithful for Your causes until I reach the goal. Not famous. Not impressive. Just faithful. Finishing well. Hearing "Well done" at the gate.
For Jesus' sake. Amen.
Verses for Today: "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." — (Philippians 3:14)
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." — (Psalm 16:11)
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." — (Romans 8:18)
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ." — (Philippians 3:20)
"Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your master." — (Matthew 25:21)
One Day Closer to Home!
