Kidzablaze Devotions

Philippians 3:13-15

13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,

14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you;

Have you ever attempted to walk in a straight line while looking at your feet? (Try this on a beach or in wet grass so you can look back at your footprints. It’s interesting to see what happens.)  You’ll probably be surprised at how crooked your steps are. But fix your eyes on something far away, and each step will generally point in the desired direction—toward that distant focal point.

Our lives are like this. If we set goals, then our decisions and thoughts will more likely lead toward the desired end. Goals are crucial to the well-lived life.

Think about the many things Jesus did. He served others and taught those who sought righteousness. But more than that, our Savior’s primary purpose, set even before time began, was to lay down His life in order to reconcile mankind to the Father and bring Him glory.

We were created to surrender our life for God and be fruitful in His service. Imagine the potential impact if we kept our eyes on the Lord and relied on Him to determine our goals. Each day ask God, “What do You want to accomplish through me?” and let Him determine your focus and priorities (Psalm 119:105). In time, you’ll be able to see how intentionally keeping your eyes on Him made all the difference.