Run the Race

“But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.” (Acts 20:24)
 

Have you ever attempted to run a marathon? Running 26.2 miles does not sound fun although successful marathon runners say it is rewarding. It takes preparation and training for people to be able to finish the race. The training is what makes runners successful in being able to finish the race.

Training for a marathon compared to the Christian life involves the same strategies people to walk alongside the journey with you, the right fuel, and rest. People need to walk alongside the journey with you to encourage, accountability, and prayer. Not only do we need people to walk alongside us but, the right fuel. The right fuel comes from reading scripture and learning from God’s word. God’s word nourishes us and gives us what we need to minister to other individuals. Many beginning runners believe that they should not rest. However, on the rest days is where strength is truly built. We learn not to overload our lives at the expense of staying connected to God. We learn to rely on God’s strength and not our own power.

​A marathon is finished one mile at a time. At first it feels hard with no end in sight but, the training prepared us for every step of the way. How do we finish the task God has given us? One day at a time.
 
Heavenly Father, help us to continue to finish the task that you have given us. May you strengthen us when we feel weak.

Walking with you,
Stacy Watkins