Philippians | July 28, 2024

How wonderful to come together this morning in worship of our
Father. This week Pastor Steve walked us through Philippians
3:12-21. Oftentimes, we try to gain God’s grace or favor or
attention through our accomplishments, but these things fade. Why
do we work so hard to chase after glory we can’t hold on to? From
Paul’s perspective, we don’t strive for what we don’t have, we
strive from what we already have in Christ. Regardless of past
success or failure, Paul is saying, “Look forward. All that
matters is Christ.”


Pastor Steve encouraged us to follow Paul’s example, to press on
toward the goal, to strive for Christ instead of what the world
is telling us to chase after by:


Reflecting often and realigning our selves with Jesus
regularly

Remaining persistent under pressure because pressure produces
character

Being determined in disappointment because disappointments
redirect us, they do not define us

Gaining clarity in chaos by remembering our unyielding
allegiance to Jesus.



As you move throughout your week, we invite you to reflect on
these things with our Father. What are you striving for?