I read this scripture this morning and felt compelled to share it on the blog because it helped me to re-focus on what's important and not get discouraged by some of the challenges life is throwing at me at the moment. This "race" I'm in will totally pay off, but requires self-discipline, focus, hard work, and perseverance. The scripture also relates perfectly to my last post about running marathons :).
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG
24-25 "You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally.
26-27 I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition. I'm not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself."
I feel corny saying this, but in this transplant "marathon," I'm going to "run to win." However, when I run my actual marathon, I don't care about winning, just finishing!
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG
24-25 "You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally.
26-27 I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition. I'm not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself."
I feel corny saying this, but in this transplant "marathon," I'm going to "run to win." However, when I run my actual marathon, I don't care about winning, just finishing!
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