How High Do You Jump – Poem in Philippians

All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained. Philippians 3:15-16 NIV

 

How how do you jump

What is the height of your bar

You’ve acquired a set of skills

That have brought you thus far

 

Don’t settle for the easy

Or sit back and coast

Strive to do your best

Give your all, give your most

 

Don’t move the bar too high

Perfectionism is not the key

Run the race God gave you

His path revealed, may you see

 

Stay within your calling

Find your rhythm and pace

God loves you as you are

Bless others,  within the race

Live, love, work, and play

Sleep, eat, talk and be

Moments not redeemed

Are lost for eternity

 

Use spirit, soul, mind and body

Stretch your love each and every day

God invites you to fully engage

Advance His kingdom is the way

 

How high do you jump

For you, know what is best

Give God your greatest efforts

Then enter into His rests