Pressing Towards the Mark explains that there is a mark which we are supposed to hit (get at) as Christians and ministers; and that mark is the prize of the Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus. We are running a Heavenly race, and we must be conscious of it and run in such a way as to make Heaven with great rewards, because he who overcomes shall inherit all things. Don't be sidetracked by the praise of men or by their criticisms. Be focused