Coach Jesus

Scripture
Philippians 3:13b - 14
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Observation
Paul is not looking backwards at all the self-righteous living he has done, but rather He is looking forward to where he is heading, by the grace of God. His focus is to press on, move forward, not stop. He is in a race and won't stop until he reaches the end and receives the prize ~ eternal life through Jesus.

Application
I can't be confident in anything that I've accomplished. I can't stop, or even slow down. I do need to pace myself in this race, but it is a race - not just a walk. I need to be constantly moving forward in what God has called me to. In order to do that, I need to walk closely with the Lord - my racing coach

Prayer
Lord Jesus, please help me to run well. I want to be an example to other runners (Christians) and spectators (those who are yet to run). Help me to hear your voice above all others - those who are cheering me on and those who are booing, may I hear your coaching voice on how to run and finish well!