Pastor Larry started a new series “The Race”
Related to our spiritual life and pace
He read the NKJV of verse seven, Proverbs 23
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”
And as with the first marathon Pastor did run
By having the right attitude, half the battle is won
On Hebrews 12:1-2 he did then focus
Talking of three phrases starting with “let us”
“Let us throw off everything” was the first
Deciding to run is a daily decision, not a burst
The verse starts with “therefore” so we looked at chapter eleven
Which listed several great heroes of faith who are now in heaven
They followed God until from the earth they departed
Illustrating that our efforts cannot be half-hearted
From Galatians five verse seven Pastor did then read
We should throw away excess baggage we do not need
And then from Ephesians 4 verses 22 to 24
We must not put on our “old self” any more
Pastor then shared a tribute video of Uncle Andrew
Who ran a good race despite all he went through
“Let us run the race marked our for us” was number two
In other words, “stay committed” in what we do
Philippians 2:5 talks of having the right attitude
It should be like Christ’s – that’s not a platitude
The “be-attitudes” from Matthew 5 Pastor did share
Be humble, repentant, and obedient if you care
Also be righteous, compassionate, and holy
In the Lord, be peaceful and strong wholly
The Spirit’s fruits are listed in Galatians five
For love, joy, peace, and patience we should strive
Kindness, goodness, and faithfulness
Plus self-control and of course gentleness
God transforms us if to Him we commit
When things go wrong, get up – don’t sit
“Let us fix our eyes upon Jesus” was number three
Look to the cross, “stay focused” we should be
To 1 Corinthians 9:24 and Philippians 3:14 Pastor did refer
“Run in a way to win” for the prize is great, of that be sure
God prepares us and knows the right time
But His ways may be subtle or even sublime
We then saw a video on a British Olympic runner
Running well, his pulled hamstring was a stunner
But he kept on going, walking until the end
He “had to finish” before to his injury he did tend
We should remember this lesson every hour, every day
Stay committed and focused on the race, that is the way
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