Ready Set Go! How To Run This Race Called LifeSample

There are those who have poured into you. There are those who are running alongside you. There are those that are coming up behind you.  

People are watching how you run your race. 

Sounds a little creepy, I know, but nonetheless, it’s true.

I entered full time ministry almost 2 decades ago and have amazing, rich relationships and, as a result, friends “in it” with me for the long haul. I call them my “ride or die” friends. There are also many who I started the race with that are no longer running with me, some not running at all. They got tired…some got offended. Others got distracted and they quit. 

Don’t quit. 

Choose to run with people who won’t quit and who won’t let you quit. And surround yourself with positive folks. It’s easy to go negative. Don’t take the bait of seeing things in the natural. Ask GOD for faith eyes. Pray and ask GOD for His eyes to see a future that’s filled with “milk and honey” ahead of you. 

The people of Israel stood at the edge of the Promised Land, ready to cross over into it. They sent 12 spies to scope things out. 10 of the spies saw overwhelming circumstances. Caleb and Joshua saw promise and opportunity. Perhaps it would have been easier to go with the status quo, but they chose faith. They ran towards destiny, not away. Some of my worst days were survived because a friend took my hand and ran next to me, reminding me of GOD’s promise, purpose and destiny.

Some trials test and prove your readiness for more revelation of your purpose. Perseverance and faithfulness earn you your gold medal at the end of your race. But remember that you don’t do it all by yourself.

Stay the course and don’t run alone.