Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Goal – Score for the Lord

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 3:14 

Goal! Score one for the Lord! Just like in soccer or football—the goal is made by a team. In this case the team is the Christian and Jesus. Paul said that he presses on to the goal. The prize of that goal is heaven. Is that like a trophy prize from a football or soccer tournament? Heaven is better than any prize that we can imagine from any sporting event—and it will last forever. Set that as your goal. Have some initiative—go for the goal. 

Training Tip – During a quiet moment, share the Philippians 3:14 verse with them. Talk about how we have goals in life—sports goals and spiritual goals. Then take your children to play soccer or flag football at a sport field where goals are set up, or set up a goal line in your backyard. Call the goal line “Heaven” and have a scrimmage with your kids. It should be fun for them to play some soccer or football. Cheer on your family’s team.  

Lord God, give us wisdom to know You better, to clearly see the goal and to press on to that goal.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.
© 2013 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

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