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The Climber’s Guide To Faith (Impact Hard Devotional: Day 23)

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Relentless Pursuit

The Climber’s Guide To Faith

“Brothers, 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 of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:13–14

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The Christian life is a climb. A constant ascent towards a higher goal. No matter how far you’ve gone, or how far you’ve yet to go, there is only one mindset that every man must maintain-

Forget the past, strain toward the future, and pursue the goal of becoming like Christ.

Take every motivational montage out of your Airpods and put Paul’s words on repeat. This is it. This is the prize that is worthy of 100 years of relentless pursuit. To know Christ, to make Christ known, and to become like Christ are the highest and most lofty standards a man can ever strive for. What is beautiful about this incredible journey is that no man will ever reach a point in which he no longer needs to strain toward and press on to the goal of Christlikeness, yet not a single step is made in a spirit of condemnation or shame. This climb requires holy sweat and heavenly grit that can only be found in the grace of God and the abiding presence of Christ Jesus.

Today, the question is not “Am I too far behind?” or “Have I gone far enough?”, but “Am I committed to the climb?” Don’t judge your success or progress against any other man. Ask simply, “what steps can I take today to gain ground on my goal of becoming more like Jesus Christ?”

Reflection: (Don’t skip this!)

What do I need to know?
How do I need to grow?
Where does this need to show up in my life?

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The Climber’s Guide To Faith (Impact Hard Devotional: Day 23)

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