Three Obstacles in Running Your Life’s Race

‘…Remove the obstacles out of the way…’Isaiah 57:14

Today’s Insight

In Bible days marathons weren’t run on smooth tracks, but over pathways filled with obstacles that could cause a runner to stumble and lose the race. Here are three obstacles you need to look out for as you run your life’s race:

1) An unforgiving attitude. ‘…If you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses’ (Mark 11:26 NKJV). When the mention of someone’s name triggers resentment, stop and pray, ‘Father, I forgive them as You’ve forgiven me. Whatever I ask for myself in blessing, I ask for them in double measure.’ When you retaliate, you deny God the right to show mercy and deal with the situation His way. Don’t play God. You’ve received mercy—pass it on!

2) An unhealthy relationship. Paul writes, ‘…Bad company corrupts good character’ (1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT). On the journey of life, you get to choose your travelling companions. If you give your time to those who aren’t worthy of it, you’ve no right to complain. Become more selective. Choose your friends from among those who share your values, understand your God-given purpose and strengthen you.

3) An undecided heart. Paul writes, ‘…I am still not all I should be, but I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize…’ (Philippians 3:13-14 TLB). A decided heart is the result of a made-up mind. It’s what separates the winners from the losers. Pour your life into something more than self-interest; commit to a purpose that will outlive you!

Parallel Verses: Ezek 37:1 - 40:9, Luke 4:1-13, Ps 95, Pr 14:29-33

Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today. Lord thank you for showing us the three obstacles why we can’t run our life’s race smooth because of unforgiving Attitude, Unhealthy Relationship and Undecided Heart. Lord May the three obstacles are mean to correct my life that I may run without heavy burden as I serve others or your Church. Lord helps me to understand and forgive others who hurt me and give me wisdom to focus our right relationship with our family, friends and others and give me courage to have a definite decision and decided heart to follow you and to correct my life for your glory In Jesus’ Name. Amen!

Prayer for Salvation

Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.

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