Run the Race: Pursue God
I love to run. I know the benefits of running but I only run when I have a race before me.
As Christians, we might have forgotten that a race has been set before us
We know we should follow Christ, we know it is good for us and our relationships
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and wsin which clings so closely, and xlet us run ywith endurance the race that is zset before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, awho for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising bthe shame, and cis seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Preparation and effort Practical training:
Lay aside every weight and sin which clings closely
Weights are impediment or hinderance
Sin offense, miss the mark so as not to share in the prize, wrongdoing
Galatians 5:7 you were running well, who hindered you
What are some hinderances in our practicing after Jesus?
TV
Social Media
Some relationships
Conversations
Sin
Gossip
Unforgivness
Quick tempered
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Savor Moment
Sign up for a race or Go for a walk or run and reflect on the practices that you do that help you to endure.
