My lovely wife had forwarded this to me before Church yesterday.  I even intended to close the sermon with it, but ran out of time.  It was a perfect summarization too.  But it is ALSO a PERFECT introduction to a new week.  Short…yet simple.  In what direction are YOU moving?  And with what kind of attitude?

Against the Flow – Christine Caine

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 NKJV

Current culture often stands at odds with everything Jesus is and what He stands for. The question is, in a world that can drown in discouragement, will we choose to rise with joy? In a world that’s hopeless, will we walk in hope? Will we let the Holy Spirit release self-control within us while the world feels like it’s out of control around us?

Even a dead fish can float downstream. But to go against the flow, we have to stay committed and choose a life of faith. To follow Jesus, we must look to Him as our goal, our champion, and our prize!