PRESS ON toward the GOAL

I remember in 2009, I was taking my second class in The Graduate all Christian Ministries program. I decided to do my final paper on the Old Testament Covenant. I thought this would be a great idea because I didn't know very much about the topic and writing a paper on the subject would be a great way to learn about it. Because I did come to graduate school in order to understand the Bible at the highest level possible. This topic entailed more detail than I ever thought possible. I probably bit off more than I can chew. And the professor was An Old Testament scholar. When I received my final paper, I had a grade of a D-. Thankfully, I had A’s on all the other assignments in this class. This allowed me to receive a B- in the class. I took the next semester off because my mother had become ill and  needed help with her care. But when I went back to school, I decided to use this paper as an example about not to do a research paper. I got an A on every single Paper I did after that and one B. This reminds me all of Philippians 3:13-14, Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do: forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (World English Bible). So, When bad things happen to you, use them as a stepping stone and not a stumbling block. Stay positive and keep going after your dreams. Remember to share this podcast with others. We want to take them on the same Faith Journey. We never like to close our program without giving you the opportunity to make Jesus the Lord of your life.  Would you pray with me?  Say, Lord Jesus I repent of my sins, come into my heart, I make you my Savior and Lord. Friends, if you prayed that prayer, I believe you got Born Again. Keep God first place in your life. I believe He’s going to take you further than you ever dreamed. I hope you believed on Jesus today!  Remember to Believe the Word, Speak the Word and Manifest the Promise. This is Robert Welsh for blogwithjesus.com. I will see you on the next podcast. Blessings!