Houston

on 02/27/2022 at 11:24 PM

Amen! I agree

brian hollingworth

on 02/27/2022 at 03:52 PM

God give me the strength to run this race with integrity love and patience helping others along the way.

Ashley Jarvis

on 02/27/2022 at 03:26 PM

I struggled with this passage when I first heard it a while back, until I viewed the race more like outrunning the bulls. And a DAILY game, where the more people I help each day, the further ahead of the bulls I’ll remain. Until, one day, the race is over. It’s time to go home. And then God will ask us all, how many people have you selflessly helped? Because THAT, is the only score God cares about. Not how many cars, houses, businesses… Unless you’ve figured out how your business(es) can selflessly help others, or the finances used to help others, God cares nothing for it. That’s the “race” I envision here that helps me…

Ashley Jarvis

on 02/27/2022 at 03:21 PM

Robert I must remember there’s but one plate I’m called to spin… mine. My kids, colleagues, ex-wife, clients all have their individual plate as well. They struggle and make a mess of theirs from time to time, and God calls me to lend them some help, yes. But every morning I must have mine spinning fast and on point, so that I’m able to be of service. Once I’m good there, God will place people daily in my path who are wobbling. Strangers even. If I’m not focused on mine first thing, how can I be of service?

Scott Beebe

on 02/27/2022 at 03:06 PM

The only race I can run successfully is within the 24 hours that Christ has graciously given me today. He leads and I follow.

Mike

on 02/27/2022 at 02:32 PM

The most important part of racing is the determination to win. Otherwise it’s just running. Have a purpose! Don’t be distracted by things that want you to give up. Call for help from your brothers, your wife, from HIM!! But don’t ever let the fire for winning take over.

Robert McFaddin

on 02/27/2022 at 02:14 PM

I struggle with running the race. I have a hard time focusing on more than one thing. Kind of like the guy years and years ago on tv who would spin several plates. If he focused on one, the rest would fall. That’s me. I can’t seem to keep all the plates spinning effectively. These the plate of being a Christian. The husband plate. The dad plate. The employee plate. I’m 56 years old and have been following Christ a long time. I’ve been a husband and dad for almost 30 years. I want to finish well.

Boyce Moses

on 02/27/2022 at 01:14 PM

As we run this race called life, let us keep Christ in our hearts and stay focused on the Cross. Let us continue on until we receive the crown of life! Love you Jesus! 🧡💛💜❤️

58/365: It's Your Race to Run

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. ~ 1 Corinthians 9:24

Did you know that a spectator has never won a single race? You must put your feet on the track and run the race if you want to have a chance to cross the finish line.

Today, focus on the disciplines of love, service, and prayer. Focus on living with integrity at work.

Put in the effort, step onto the track, and fix your eyes on the finish line. Don't just show up... but join the race and Intend to win.

God built you to run the race. He's given you the skills to finish. It's up to you to step in your lane and run with purpose.

GO DEEPER: Galatians 6: 4-10

NEXT STEP: Take a few minutes to look back over the past year. Which races have you ran? Which have you skipped? Which have you wanted to run?

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58/365: It's Your Race to Run