Run that race
to the finish line. Like Jesus to the cross—giving up everything. Like
Paul—keep going without complaining. The finish line leads to heaven—to
everlasting life with Jesus and with God the Father, Himself. What could be
better? Nothing. Why is Christian life described as a race, not a stroll or a
jog? We need to train, we have a goal—and there will be winners. A stroll may
have a loose goal, but no hurry or winners. And likewise, a jog is more casual,
with no real winner. There will be winners, finishers in this Christian race.
Keep your eyes on Jesus the scripture tells us. He is the one we are to model
ourselves after as we run this race. Keep Him in view…don’t let Him out of your
site. And as the going gets tough—don’t give up, get tired or discouraged. Hang
in there,
persevere, and keep going.
Training Tip – Take your family out for a race. Kids love
competition. Set a starting line and a finish line. You may even want to give
prizes. Chocolate filled gold coins are always great. If possible, do a three
legged race with the kids to give the littlest ones an advantage. Before or
after the race read them this scripture in Hebrews and talk about how we need
to persevere as we run a long race—keep going even if we get tired or
discouraged.
As we finish
out this month of February look once again at your children’s character traits.
Have you identified their strengths and weaknesses? Do you know what
characteristics you need to help them develop? What changes do your need to
make in your own character to help you be more like Jesus?
Lord, help my children and grandchildren to persevere
as they follow You through this race in life. Give them goals that are worthy
to achieve and that would be pleasing to you.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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