This week our church held a sports camp with guest coaches and athletes. It was a great way to learn about sports as well as lessons that sports can teach us about faith and life. The first day focused on track and field events. Running is my favorite of the track and field events. Running also has much to teach us about faith and life. Life really is a lot like 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)
Hebrews 12:1-3 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, 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. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
(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
PS Our thanks to all the coaches and athletes who made Sports Camp a great success!
(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
(verse of the week)
Hebrews 12:1-3 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, 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. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
(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
PS Our thanks to all the coaches and athletes who made Sports Camp a great success!
(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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