Bible verses for children
Keep moving towards a worthwhile goal.
Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Paul pictures his calling in Christ as a goal towards which he presses. He has not claimed to have arrived. Faithful growth includes continuing to learn rather than being trapped by past achievements or failures.
Choose a small next step towards a good habit instead of comparing your progress with others.
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What next step would move you towards a worthwhile goal?
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Bible context & readings +
Philippians 3:12–16 follows Paul’s reflection on knowing Christ. The race language concerns that calling, not winning against other people or treating ordinary ambitions as guaranteed divine assignments.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Jesus, help us keep learning and moving towards you. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.