Everyone likes to get away, take a break, and relax.
It's nice to get away from home, work, and the normal routine for sure. There are some things though we can't escape or take a vacation from. Included in this is our relationship with God.
But for whatever reason, something in us is wired to coast and take it easy when it comes to living for Jesus. Complacency is the enemy of spiritual growth and we must take care to persevere in our walks.
This is Paul's perspective in Philippians 3:12-4:1. Paul was an incredible servant of God and one of the greatest missionaries ever. But he never rested on his laurels and he never quit pursuing a deeper relationship with his Savior. It's a high calling, but it offers an abundant hope and unlimited power to 'keep on keeping on.'
Basketball coach and cancer victim Jim Valvano once famously said, "Don't give up, don't ever give up." That echoes Paul's message. Let's keep pressing on and depend on the Spirit as we seek to become all God wants us to be.
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