Just Run!

"Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand o the throne of God." -Hebrews 12:1-2 (NASB)

A friend recently shared an article about Ida Keeling.  Ida Keeling experienced challenges, loss, and depression in her life.  Ms. Keeling's daughter helped her overcome her depression and challenges by running.  Now, at the age of 100 years old, she continues to run and set records!  We are reminded in Hebrews that we should also be runners!

The Bible is full of examples of faithful people.  We may know and see people of faith around us today, too.  We can follow their examples by leaving sin behind and running God's race!  God has set a path before us.  Jesus provides us with hope and salvation.  We can pray that God helps to us have the endurance we need to overcome challenges and continually run the race for Him, growing and strengthening ourselves spiritually and moving closer to Him!

Strengthen your spiritual self by running the race that God has put in front of you!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your wisdom, guidance, and salvation.  Please give me endurance and help me to run the race for You.  In Jesus' name I pray, amen.