Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 25 September 2025
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
When life gets hard, it is easy to focus on the obstacles right in front of us. The pressure, the delays, the disappointments, they can cloud our vision and make us forget where God is leading us. Paul faced more challenges than most of us can imagine, yet he kept moving forward with determination. His secret? He kept his eyes on the prize.
Paul wrote in Philippians 3:14 that he pressed on toward the goal to win the prize for which God had called him heavenward in Christ Jesus. This was not just about finishing a task; it was about living with a clear focus on the eternal reward. Paul’s mindset reminds us that what we are moving toward matters more than what we are going through.
Keeping your eyes on the prize means refusing to be distracted by the temporary. It means remembering that God is working for your good, even in seasons when nothing seems to be moving. It is holding on to the vision He has given you and trusting His timing.
Think of an athlete training for a race. The hours of practice, the early mornings, and the sacrifices all make sense because they know there is a finish line. They endure the struggle because they can see the reward ahead. In the same way, we can endure trials when we remember that God has promised a future full of hope.
This focus does not mean ignoring reality. We still face the challenges, but we face them with a perspective anchored in faith. Instead of asking “Why is this happening?” we can start asking “How will God use this?” That shift in thinking changes how we move forward.
If you are feeling weary, pause today and remind yourself of the bigger picture. God has called you, equipped you, and promised to finish what He started in you. The road may be long, but the prize is worth it.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, help me to keep my eyes fixed on You and on the prize You have promised. Give me the strength to press on, no matter what I face, trusting that You are leading me toward Your perfect plan. Amen.