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By Oke Chinye Read: Philippians 3:12-15 Meditation verse: “I press on reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize to which  God, through Christ Jesus is calling us” (Phil 3:14, NLT). Our walk of faith with God is a race, and there is always an upward call; a higher  level that God desires for us to attain. The journey, however, is not an easy one.  Life may sometimes present distractions in the form of lack, loss,  inconveniences, and failures. But here’s Apostle Paul prescription for dealing  with the distractions of life: “but I focus on this one thing, 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 fir which God, through Christ Jesus is calling us.  Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some  points, I believe God will make it plain to you. But we must hold on to the  progress we have already made” (Phil 3:13-16, NLT). What lies ahead of you is more important than what you have been through in  the past. But you may not attain what lies ahead unless you stop being  preoccupied with your past and concentrate on achieving that which is ahead.  Focus your energy on pressing forward. Apostle Paul knew that it may  sometimes be very difficult, that’s why he used the word ‘press’. To press means  to move into position by exerting continuous physical force. The first half of the year is gone and today is the beginning of the last half. Why  not bring all your energy to bear and press forward towards achieving what is in  front of you? God has. A lot in store for you. He says, “I know the plans I have  for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a  future” (Jeremiah 2:11). Step into the new month with a new expectation and  press on.   IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Dcns Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM). For Prayers and Counseling email [email protected] or call +2348155525555 For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.