Tips For Our Race!
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our
faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured
the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at
the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12: 2
Outside magazine ran an article on
the best
running tips of all time,
based on forty years of articles.
Among the suggestions: (1) Strengthen your whole body;
don’t just focus on your legs. (2) Run more hills; it’s good
for your hips. (3) Find a routine, then stick to it even down
to wearing the same clothing. (4) Take recovery days
seriously.
All the suggestions are true spiritually. Running the race,
we must train ourselves in body, soul, and spirit. Don’t be
afraid of hills ahead. Establish your spiritual routines and
stick with them. And learn to rest and recover in Jesus.
Our walk with God is like a race, which we must be
prepared to run and to be aware of any challenges
that may interfere with our success. A race that is
run well has great rewards.
We will see Christ one day, so don’t despair
about today. Look with faith toward the finish
line. Remember God has our
future in His
secure hands.
"We run for Him—for Christ’s glory
and for the honor of His name. We
run for the advancement of His
kingdom."
Joseph M. Stowell