Jesus was able to endure His cross because He was thinking of you! Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:2 As a runner,… Continue reading Bearing the Cross of Christ
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For He that is entered into His rest, He also hath ceased from His own works, as God did from His.Hebrews 4:9-10 As I write this, I am recovering from a foot surgery. Limited in the physical activities I can do, I rest my body… Continue reading Rest for Your Soul
And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.Psalm 9:10 Trust. Trusting God. What does that mean to you? How does trusting God play out in your life as a believer?First of all, let's start off by Biblically defining the word 'trust'.… Continue reading Sit Back and Relax
Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.Psalm 116:7 The saying, “I don’t need to rest, I’ll rest when I die” is actually quite common among the older generation. It doesn’t seem to come up very often in today’s society because we “youngsters” seem to think we are… Continue reading Debunking the Saying,“I don’t need to rest, I’ll rest when I die.”
Meditation, Mantras, and Repetitive Words Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.2 Corinthians 10:5 A runner’s battleground is in their mind. Every runner knows that in order to keep going, they must learn to control their… Continue reading A Runners Battleground
A Runners Limitations I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.Galatians 2:20 Freedom is something the United States is… Continue reading The Key to Freedom is…
Dreaming with God Delight thyself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of thine heart.Psalm 37:4 Growing up, one of my favorite verses was Philippians 4:13 and Psalm 37:4. I would write down my desires in prayer before God and then quote “I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth… Continue reading The Desires of Your Heart
Analyzing Your Thoughts Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord.Lamentations 3:40 At least 80% of a runners battle is said to be our mind. I’ve heard of lots of people who say once you dig yourself into a hole with your thoughts it’s hard to get back out and… Continue reading The Beginning of A New Life
Where have your thoughts taken you? Your Key to Success: Nailing Down the Basics Part Ten Your level of motivation is based on the thoughts you have fed your heart with. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.1 Corinthians 2:16 Jesus… Continue reading The Key to Better Motivation
Why are their seasons of waiting? And what should we do in the meantime? Seasons of waiting can be enjoyable if you keep your eyes on Christ and be faithful in the little, remembering that this is training ground for what's ahead. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because… Continue reading When seasons of waiting draw on forever…
Be Still and Run 