This is the weekly email devotional of WhoUWith? Ministries
(2006)
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“Nothing in the world can take the
place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful
men with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence,
determination and hard work make the difference.” –President Calvin
Coolidge
Have you ever
felt like quitting? Yes. What about just “coasting” to the end,
instead of finishing strong? Yes. In each of these situations persistence and
determination are the missing ingredients that will overcome quitting, coasting
and laziness.
Do you have these
qualities in your life? Did you know that God calls us to be persistent and
determined in all that we do?
What
does God's Word say?:
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 .
Christ is calling us to “fix our eyes on
Him” and to run the “race marked out for us”! What is this race?
Quiet simply it is the race of life. How are you doing? Have you gotten out of
the starter’s block? Have you pulled up injured?
The most important question is not where you are
in the race, but who are you looking at? Any runner will tell you the worst
thing you can do is look around for your opponent. You must keep your eyes
focused straight ahead on the finish line.
Just a thought!
In life, you will fail every time if you are
comparing yourself to those around you. Fix your eyes on the finish line, on
Christ, and be determined to run the race with great perseverance! Runners to
your mark!!!
Just a thought!
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