Ever felt stuck in old patterns, weighed down by past failures or mindsets that keep you from fully stepping into the life Christ calls you to? You’re not alone. But Philippians 3:7-14 reminds us that faith isn’t about looking back—it’s about pressing forward.
In this episode, we unpack three key truths:
🔹 Letting Go of the Old Ways – Paul once found his worth in status, achievements, and rule-following. But after encountering Christ, he saw that none of it compared to knowing Jesus. What does it look like to release old identities, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve us? Let’s lean into the freedom of leaving the past behind.
🔹 Seeking Righteousness Through Faith, Not Works – Many of us wrestle with the idea that we have to earn God’s love. But Paul makes it clear—righteousness is a gift, not a checklist. What happens when we trade performance-based faith for the assurance that grace is already ours?
🔹 Pressing Toward the Goal – Faith isn’t passive. It’s movement, pursuit, and transformation. Like a runner focused on the finish line, Paul shows us that real faith means moving forward—fixing our eyes on Jesus and stepping boldly into the life He’s secured for us.
If you’ve ever struggled to let go of the past or feared that your failures define you, this episode is for you. You are not bound by yesterday. You are called forward, invited into something new.
So let’s press on—leaving the old behind and embracing the fullness of life in Christ.
#BetterWordPodcast #PressingOn #FaithInAction Tune in and let’s step forward together.
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