KEEP RUNNING (3)

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Hebrews 12:1 KJV

[1] Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,


It takes sacrifice and discipline to keep running our race. Most efforts are out of sight but the results are glaring to all. When you see people emerge as winners, you don’t know the work that has gone into it. Same applies to the race of marriage. when you see couples that you admire, you won’t know what they have gone through to appear as perfect couples to the world. We can easily be discouraged if we’re not on guard. It is important that we deal with different weights that can hinder from running our race, such as;

-Lack of focus: Full concentration and deep focus is needed in any endeavor. Distraction is bait of the enemy to make you lose attention on what matters. Running and looking back has grave implication. Don’t think you are designed for everything. Only when you develop the habit of giving your full, undivided attention to the matter before you can you be successful. Like Apostle Paul said, this one thing I do. You must have your own one thing.

-Indiscipline : Indiscipline is defined as a lack of control in the behaviour of a group of people. Indiscipline behaviour implies that the individual behaviour is out of tune, abnormal, different in a negative sense, a shift from what is supposed to be antisocial maladjustment. It involves not wanting to make sacrifice.and bending rules to suit yourself. People can be indiscipline in the area of finance, diet, sleep, studying e.t.c. So intentionally work on yourself. 

-Weariness: is reluctance to see or experience any more of something. No matter what you are faced with , don’t be weary. See the joy that is before. Take a glimpse at the light at the end of the tunnel, that way strength is injected into you. 

-Lack of dedication and commitment: This makes you do things at your convenience not when it is actually needed and does not produce the necessary result. The elevator to success is dedication and commitment, the absence of it leads to failure. We lose what we are not dedicated or committed to. When you’re dedicated and committed to something, you accept no excuses – only results.   Don’t forget that you are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who believe in you. May your life produce glorious results this season in Jesus name. 

Shalom

Folake Olukoyede 

Comments

  1. Opeyemi A.25 March 2021 at 04:22

    yes o! It takes sacrifice and discipline to keep running our race. and there are different people in the field of life. some are the spectators; the referees and the participant. who are you?

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  2. Unknown25 March 2021 at 04:25

    Amen and amen

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  3. Unknown25 March 2021 at 05:25

    We need God's grace and mercies to run this race perfectly. May His grace and mercies never depart from our lives in Jesus mighty name. Amen.

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  4. Rachel,25 March 2021 at 15:51

    The presence and eyes of God to run the race perfectly
    May the grace and mercies of God will not depart and never leave us alone.in the mighty name of Jesus
    All will be well with everyone of us in Jesus name amen

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  5. Unknown31 March 2021 at 23:35

    May the Lord give us the grace to run till we receive the crown of glory

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  6. Unknown1 April 2021 at 00:27

    Amen and amen. May His grace and mercies guide us through this race. Amen

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  7. Unknown5 April 2021 at 03:36

    Amen. May God give me the grace to be committed and dedicated to all your works.

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