STAY IN THE RACE!

 

 

 

 

(Eccl. 9:11a) "...that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong."

(Matt. 24:13) "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."

(Phil. 3:13b,14)"But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus".

           For the past few weeks, our eyes were focused on the horrific occurrence in the Boston area with the marathon race. Our prayers and thoughts continue to go out to the families and loved ones affected by these two alleged bombers. Many people from all walks of life came and entered this annual race. Little did they know that this tragedy would occur. Despite all that happened, many of the racers have vowed that they were not going to let this event hinder them from staying in the race or any other race planned. That's the spirit and right attitude! As in our christian race, we will also encounter obstacles, misfortunes and losses along our path. Do we quit when they appear? I say not. We continue the race set before us until we reach our destiny.

        

          Many may start off running the race with us, but only those who endure to the end will obtain the prize and what God has promised us. We cannot allow the cares of the world, our physical or personal issues, what others think or do, cause us to give up and miss getting to the finish line. In this christian race, there may be times when we may feel like we are running alone but God will always be there. Others may drop out, darkness may come, but stay in the race. You may not have abilities to run fast, jog, power-walk or sprint, but do what you can to remain in the race until the finish line. At the end, when you have done all to endure, you will receive your reward. Step by step, mile after mile-Stay in the race!