Pressing On at Any Cost

Good morning

Scripture reading: Philippians 3:12-15

Hymn: I am pressing on

 

Meditation:

    Apostle Paul was one of the most influential witnesses of Jesus Christ and a dedicated preacher of the gospel who endured trials, suffering, and persecutions. Though Paul was imprisoned and persecuted for spreading the gospel, that did not discourage him. He continued his mission to serve, seek, and minister to those who needed to know about Jesus Christ, and he was not afraid to venture into dangerous territories. He pressed on to the higher calling by doing the will of God and completing his mission. To press on or press ahead means you continue with a task or activity in a determined way, and you do not allow any problems or difficulties to stop, delay, or prevent you. 

    You might be going through your wilderness experience now but press on and look towards your higher calling. 2 Cor. 4: 8-9 brings comfort and reassurance to those who believe in God. The verses are a reminder to us that we are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. If you are going through a rough time and find it difficult to endure trials and tribulations of many kinds, know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Do not be discouraged, for you are not alone; God's helper is standing by your side. Press along, saints, toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Let us pray:

    Father, excellent in all the earth, I exalt you, O God; I worship and adore you, O Lord, for you are worthy to be praised. I am praying to the blessed Savior for courage and strength to press on during difficult moments and faith to endure the challenges I encounter. Abba Father, I pray for durability to withstand the pressures and the fiery darts that the enemy throws at me. Father of Heaven and Earth, as I go through this season of testing, empower me so I do not grow weary in these times of uncertainties, pressure, and chaos. I ask, O God, for a fresh baptism of your Holy Spirit to empower me, fill me, and ignite me for service. Please grant me, O God, the spirit of endurance to run the race swiftly and the courage to continue the journey until my task is complete. Lord, I give thee thanks for your grace and mercies, and I ask that you forgive me when I fail to trust you during difficult moments. Lord, as I made my request known to you, I pray you will grant favor to those who share the same sentiment in the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.  

Have a God-blessed day. ✌💕🙏