This is the Life: A Life That Presses On

What if the hardest miles of your life are actually the ones that matter most? Pastor Jeremy opens with a vivid account of Disney World's grueling "Dopey Challenge" (running 48.6 miles across four days in sweltering Florida heat) to illuminate the truth that every believer eventually faces: the moment when you want to quit. Exploring Philippians 3:12–16 we see that that even Paul, the great apostle and missionary, boldly declared, "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own" (Philippians 3:12). Spiritual maturity isn't arriving, it's becoming increasingly hungry for more of Christ. Living with the mindset of we've "made it" or the despair of believing we never will, are dead ends. Instead, we replace both with a gospel-fueled urgency: you already have forgiveness, eternity, and a right relationship with God, so stop waiting to be a better Christian and walk in today's light. Whether you're exhausted by a hard marriage, persistent sin, or thankless service, Christ isn't at the starting line wondering if you'll finish. He's already taken hold of you. So don't stop. Keep pressing. Connect with us on our website: https://bethelsi.org/ On the website, you can *Submit a prayer request *Sign up for the weekly email newsletter *Give your tithes & offerings CCLI License #: 281172 Streaming Plus License #: 21180175