"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. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him 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 sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3

Dear Jesus, I want to finish the race of faith you have given me. But it is so easy for me to get way off track or to grow tired of the trouble it brings to run. Help me to remember the great saints of the Bible and those you have put in my life who have finished the race in the faith. Help me to draw insight from their lives, their successes, their failures and how you restored them. Help me to see you at the end of the race, scarred, smiling and cheering me on. I want to finish my life safely in the race of faith. Even thinking about you gives me strength to keep running. If you see anything in my life weighing me down, point it out to me, and give me the wisdom to throw it off so I can run faster and better toward the finish line. Keep me safe in the faith Lord Jesus! AMEN

“What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?” - Jesus Christ in Mark 8:36