"Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." Philippians 3:12
Chris Poelma, President and General Manager of NCR Small Business, has spent nearly three decades developing innovative, high-growth businesses in the technology industry and says he credits much of his success to running. "Running taught me creativity, problem solving and motivation strategies among other lessons. And with every lap, mile and race, I uncover ways to apply these lessons to becoming a better leader and a better person. It motivates me to constantly improve."
No doubt this motivation to constantly improve has been crucial to Poelma's success as a businessman. And this same type of motivation, as every believer will come to know, is crucial to our success as Christians as well. You see, the process of spiritual growth begins with salvation but never ends until we are perfect like Christ-which means there is and always will be a need for us to "constantly improve" that will continue throughout our lives.
And even though you and I will never reach the finish line of spiritual maturity this side of Heaven, the thought shouldn't keep us from pursuing it. For it's only through this relentless pursuit to imitate Christ and grow in knowledge that we can be used as God intended along the journey. And that my friend should motivate us to "constantly improve".
Heavenly Father, thank you for those saints that have gone before us to serve as an example of what it truly means to press on toward the goal of becoming more like you. Although this goal can never be reached this side of Heaven, let it not deter us from pursuing it with the same passion it takes to cross the finish line. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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