Dear friend,
We need to encourage and be encouraged through regularly attending church and through fellowship with God’s people (Hebrews 10:24-25). The Church and godly fellowship are major gifts from God in helping us to run the race with endurance. God knows we need endurance!
It is not easy or fun to develop it, but it has a sure reward. Jesus Christ is coming back, and He will not tarry (even though it can seem like He has delayed). We must not draw back or quit! We must endure and finish the race and receive the incredible gift of salvation!
For our spiritual race, we also have to count the cost and commit to God’s training program. This training takes self-discipline. It takes moderation. Prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting and fellowship are spiritual disciplines that help us grow. Heaven is for those who never stopped running the race on earth, looking to Christ. Several times in the Bible, our everyday life in Christ is described as a race.
We’re off and running in this marathon, and each sunrise presents new challenges as we hurry along. All the while, we know that God has provided the path we are supposed to take. Jesus Christ is the real key to dealing with the weariness and discouragement. He is our Leader, setting the pace. He has endured everything we have and more.
Few Verses to Run the Race with Endurance:
2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 12:1 - 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..,
Isaiah 40:31 - but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
James 1:12 - Blessed is the one who Endures under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Psalm 119:32 - I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
Matthew 24:13 - but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - 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 someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to 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 Thessalonians 5:11 - "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.'
2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 12:1 - 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..,
Isaiah 40:31 - but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
James 1:12 - Blessed is the one who Endures under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Psalm 119:32 - I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
Matthew 24:13 - but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - 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 someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to 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 Thessalonians 5:11 - "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.'
Yes! my dear friend, let's encourage each other daily and refocus from any distractions that leads us to look away from Christ. Let's take steps to go back, repent and settle in Christ alone.
YES! let's look unto the author and finisher of our life! Only Jesus can sustain us to reach that goal of Eternal Heaven. Let's not miss out this great opportunity that is to come on the grand finale when Christ Returns. Let's run this race, Keep the Faith and fight the good fight!
YES! let's look unto the author and finisher of our life! Only Jesus can sustain us to reach that goal of Eternal Heaven. Let's not miss out this great opportunity that is to come on the grand finale when Christ Returns. Let's run this race, Keep the Faith and fight the good fight!
It is an urgent call, come on now, Let's NOT miss out but Stay tuned to Christ, my dear friend. Stay Blessed. Amen!
Run hard for your Prize!
Article by #ILovePsalms Team
Run hard for your Prize!
Article by #ILovePsalms Team
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