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.
(verse of the week)
But we have this treasure in earthen clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed . . .Therefore do not loose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed from day to day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4.7-9,16-18).
(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
(verse of the week)
But we have this treasure in earthen clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed . . .Therefore do not loose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed from day to day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4.7-9,16-18).
(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
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