Sunday, Jul. 3, 2016
"...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith..." - Hebrews 12:1-2
So much is said about
going the extra mile…and that’s a good thing. In fact, Jesus Christ
taught us to go the extra mile in service to others. But, we often
overlook the importance of going the first mile. Joggers know that when
in training, it’s not always the third or fourth mile that is the
toughest, but it is the first mile! To just get started can often be our
biggest challenge.
How do you start your day?
You probably have a whole list of things that need to be accomplished.
Sometimes there is so much to do and we are so overwhelmed, we don’t
even know where to start. Other times, we jump over some very important
things, knowing there are so many other things to do. Start that first
mile of the day by quietly spending a few moments in Scripture and in
prayer, and you will find the rest of the day is much easier to
navigate. Remember, whether you are training for a big road race or
simply for the daily race of life, the extra mile does not mean anything
unless you faithfully go the first one.
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