With a Runner's Perspective...

Verses for today:
Hebrews 12:1-2 & Psalm 1:1

As I read these verses today, I imagine running a race.  And I ask myself, is there anything in my life today that may be holding me back?  Is there anything sin in my life that I need to lay aside.  These are things that will hinder my performance in this race.  I wouldn't run a race with a 10 lb. weight tied to my ankle.  Why would I think that I could successfully run a spiritual race with sin and other burdens in my life that hold me back? 

I also ask myself today, what can I do today to keep my eyes on JESUS while I run this race?  I wouldn't run a race constantly looking over my shoulder, and constantly looking behind.  If I was always looking behind me, I could end up off my course.  I could end up running right into a tree!  So, as I run this spiritual race, I need to remind myself daily that I need to keep my eyes on JESUS.  It's really easy to begin to watch people around us, or to focus on our past mistakes.  But neither of those things are going to get us to the finish line!  Only JESUS will do that! 

Keep Running With Patience!