“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
Basically, the Apostle Paul is saying that we strain against our own sinful nature and against the world and the devil, even while we are at peace under God’s promises and grace.
“Goal” specifically refers to the marker at the end of a race on which runners intently fix their eyes, while the “prize” is the reward for victory.
“Called me heavenward” in the New Testament is a phrase that speaks of the divine call to complete salvation. It may refer to the judgment seat of Christ, the place of reward. Paul does not say that he is pressing on for the call of God but rather for the prize of that call. He is not working for his salvation but rather for a reward.
God’s blessings on your day…