“…and
let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…” (Hebrews
12:1b)
As I have mentioned
before, I enjoy exercising, and in days past, I have competed in athletic
events. This surprises people when I tell them, but it’s true! I don’t look
like the ideal athlete, but that should not matter. I have not competed in a
long time; however, I still train and exercise. If I ever take some time off
from exercising, the very next workout is tough! I have been conditioning my body
to endure the discipline and training, and when I stop, it’s always difficult
to get going again. Perhaps the same is with our spirituality and our spiritual
disciplines. If we stop or get behind, it’s often difficult to catch up, and
that’s something to consider. Don’t try to catch up and miss the current
surroundings. Take your time; condition yourself and run this race with
endurance – not hindrances.
IronMaker’s
Daily Challenge: Think of a spiritual discipline in which you
would like to work on. Set a goal for one week – only one week – and run this
race with endurance. In addition to this spiritual exercise, set a physical
goal – i.e. wake up a few minutes earlier, go to bed earlier, go for a walk
x-amount of times in one week, do some body exercises, something to get the
physical body running this race with endurance!
Prayer: Lord
Jesus of Nazareth, High Priest of Heaven, we give you thanks for the gift of
this new day as we begin and as we are held in your Grace. Give us strength
today to run this race before us with endurance. Amen.
Rev. Jonathan Crabtree
Pastor for Student
Ministry
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