Press on toward the goal

           In all the chaos and confusion of life, it’s so easy to lose an eternal perspective.  It’s so easy to get caught up in day to day activities, becoming satisfied by temporary things and relationships, and losing track of a greater purpose.  Personally, I have become caught up in many things lately, which began to depress my passion for the Lord. It's amazing how easy it can be to slip, once you begin to compromise. 

Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, should NEVER be put in a box.  There is a greater purpose that should never be forgotten, and that is a love and desire for Jesus Christ.  I’m reminded of Philippians 3:13-14 which says “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, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

       May we not lose sight of eternity.  The recent tornadoes reminded me of just how short life is, and the fact that we aren’t guaranteed tomorrow.  Life can be snatched away in a second, with absolutely no warning.  So we need to live today, but live it for eternity.