1 Corinthians 9:24
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners
compete, but only one receives the prize? So run
your race that you may lay hold of the prize and
make it yours."
This fast is like a race, huh? Talk about endurance.
This thing is hard. If you're like me - on the 5th day
of this race - I can tell that my body and my emotions
are taking a beating. I think the most difficult time
is late afternoon and the evening.
Here is where I find my strength.......in the Word
of God! Last night - at a weak point - I was the only
one home and I was seeking God. I turned on a
Christian program and the minister was speaking
about fasting. What timing!!!!! God knows just
what we need in our weakest moment. Through
the Word - I'm finding out that there is a reward.
There are benefits. There is a prize! I'm assured
that the things I'm praying about and the things
I'm praying for are being heard from the Almighty
God of the Universe! He hears me! And He will
answer according to His will! Praise God! That
keeps me going. That gives me momentum. That
gives me strength. That let's me see the finish line.
I'm excited about the prize and I'm excited about
the results.
You CAN win this race! Don't give up!
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I am not a runner, but I understand there is a "sweet spot" where right after you nearly give up from exhaustion and you are out of breath, you find this time of energy and exhilaration that carries you to the end. Well, I'm there. Not in the sweet spot, but at the exhaustion and out of breath state. In spite of it, I have this inner drawing to not focus on what I can't have, but what all I do have in Christ, which is hope! So, if you are like me, let's hang in there until we find our burst of energy and go to the finish.
James 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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