Not everyone who runs in this race, will finish well. They’ll get discouraged, distracted, hurt, or they’ll just give up.
FOUR things everyone needs to do if they want to finish well.
1. Remove Obstacles (Hebrews 12:1, Mark 10:17-27)
2. Focus on the Prize (1 Corinthians 9:25-26)
3. Fight Discouragement (Galatians 6:9) To fight discouragement there are three things we need to remember
- God’s Goodness – Remember all those times God bailed us out, met our need, answered our prayer, and brought joy and peace to a troubled heart.
- God’s Presence – Remember that no matter what, God is with us, that He’ll never leave us nor forsake us. And while we may not feel God’s presence we know that He’s always there.
- God’sPromise – Remember His promises, especially His greatest that all who come to belief in Jesus Christ will be saved with heaven as our new home.
4. Renew Ourselves Daily (Psalm 127:2, 1 Timothy 4:8, 1 Corinthians 4:16)
