Philippians 3:12-16 Straining Toward the Goal 12  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. 13  Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15  Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16  Only let us hold true to what we have attained. Psalm 136:1-9 His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 136  Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good,      for his steadfast love endures forever. 2  Give thanks to the God of gods,      for his steadfast love endures forever. 3  Give thanks to the Lord of lords,      for his ...