Key Verse:

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 3:14

Rooted Truth:

Enduring faith keeps its focus on eternity, not on the obstacles of the present.

Faith Story:

In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast—a 26-mile journey through cold, foggy waters. After swimming over 15 hours, she couldn’t see the shoreline and asked to be pulled out.

Later, she discovered she had stopped less than a mile from the finish. She told reporters, “I’m not excusing myself, but if I could have seen the shore, I might have made it.”

Two months later, she tried again—this time, in the same fog—but she made it, because she kept the shoreline fixed in her mind.

Faith that endures sees the unseen. It presses on when the fog of life hides the finish line, trusting that the promises of God are still ahead. Keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Hebrews 12:1–2 – “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus…”

2 Corinthians 4:18 – “…we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen…”

Colossians 3:2 – “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”

Daily Practice:

Take time today to refocus your perspective. What “fog” has been blurring your spiritual vision—fear, discouragement, distraction? Write it down and pray, “Lord, help me see the finish line again.”

Daily Prayer:

Lord, when life feels uncertain and I can’t see what’s ahead, fix my eyes on You. Remind me of the eternal prize that awaits and give me strength to press on faithfully until I see You face to face. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What distractions have been pulling your focus away from Christ?

• How does keeping an eternal mindset change how you face today’s struggles?

• What does “pressing toward the mark” look like in your current season of life?

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