This summer Olympics has featured some amazing track and field competition for Team USA on the track with Gabby Thomas thrilling 200m run for Gold, Cole Hocker amazing come from behind win in the 1500m, Quincy Hall’s stunning comeback for Gold in the 400m, Noah Lyles photo finish win for Gold in the 100m, or the much-anticipated 400m hurdles today featuring Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone with a break-away run to set a World Record for Gold. Their athleticism, determination and perseverance are exemplary and has much to teach us about faith and life.
Life is a race--more like a long marathon than a short sprint. It is a long and sometimes grueling race. It takes training, discipline, perseverance, and faith to run it well. And like any long race there are always some difficult miles where the sun is beating down on us, the road seems too steep, and our legs seem feeble. But that is the time to take it one step at a time and realize that the training will pay off, stay hydrated drinking plenty of water, and over time, that one stride at a time will get us to the finish line. If you are feeling a bit race weary, take heart and focus on the end, drink the water of the Spirit to refresh your soul, and know that we do not run the race alone, God is there with us and will see us through to the finish line. And if you listen you just might hear cheering from the other side of eternity.
(verse of the week)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:1-3).
(prayer of the week)
Lord, sometimes the road seems long, but we know you are with us and give us strength. Help us to lean into your grace and strength. Help us to be renewed by the water of Your Spirit and strengthened to finish the race you have put before us through your power and to your glory, amen.
Blessings –Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm –Abraham Lincoln
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us
Life is a race--more like a long marathon than a short sprint. It is a long and sometimes grueling race. It takes training, discipline, perseverance, and faith to run it well. And like any long race there are always some difficult miles where the sun is beating down on us, the road seems too steep, and our legs seem feeble. But that is the time to take it one step at a time and realize that the training will pay off, stay hydrated drinking plenty of water, and over time, that one stride at a time will get us to the finish line. If you are feeling a bit race weary, take heart and focus on the end, drink the water of the Spirit to refresh your soul, and know that we do not run the race alone, God is there with us and will see us through to the finish line. And if you listen you just might hear cheering from the other side of eternity.
(verse of the week)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:1-3).
(prayer of the week)
Lord, sometimes the road seems long, but we know you are with us and give us strength. Help us to lean into your grace and strength. Help us to be renewed by the water of Your Spirit and strengthened to finish the race you have put before us through your power and to your glory, amen.
Blessings –Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm –Abraham Lincoln
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us
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