Running Our Race

"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." -1 Corinthians 9:24-27


"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
- Hebrews 12:1-3

Like long distance runs, Paul tells us that this life is not based on the speed we run our race, but having perseverence in our run and to finish it faithfully! It can definitely feel like we are weighed down sometimes, and having any extra weight while running we all know makes it much harder, but Hebrews says, “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that entangles” and run the race set before us. Through reading our Bibles, praying , fellowship,fixing our eyes on and trusting in Christ we can run our race the way He wills! I pray that He gives you the strength to run your race for Him alone!