Count all things but loss

Phil.3:8 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for Whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I win Christ": Paul had nothing to look forward to, but the Great Knowledge of Christ. He writes this letter from prison in the union of Jesus Christ. There is no greater thing on this earth, no amount of gain, that could change Paul's mind about the Love he had for Christ Jesus. He removed his heart from self gain, self pity, and placed it on Jesus. This all began with faith. v:9 "And be found in Him, not having my own Righteousness, which is of the Law, but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith".  All Paul wanted was a greater relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, a deeper intimate companionship and communion with Him. All that had been lost was now gain to win true salvation through Christ Jesus. To know Jesus we must be able to give up all, and it starts with self. Arise in faith today and follow Jesus, and begin to Praise Him, He is Worthy.