The Race – May 2K10 WTLB

Life is a journey which presents many obstacles, but with Christ in you there is power to overcome.

Track and Field is my passion; hence I endeavored to perform exceptionally when it mattered most. Without persistency, dedication and motivation throughout my track and field career I wouldn’t have achieved success in that field. I appreciate the talent God gave me and I certainly did not hold it in stagnation. Not only that, but I have transferred the knowledge I gained on the field and am learning to apply the same principles as I walk with Christ.

Imagine having to run a race such as the 4×100 meters. In this event, it requires four individuals with somewhat of the same speed to complete the race successfully. There is an object that connects all four individuals which is the ‘baton.’ The first person starting the race has to run 100m then passes the baton to the next person until it gets to the last person to take it to the finish line first. Before this happens, there is the conditioning phase, the preparation (training) phase and finally the competition phase. In the conditioning and preparation phase some hurdles may present themselves such as not finding the chemistry with the team members and adjusting to the different speed levels; needing to develop mental and physical strength which could cause injury in the process; or learning to follow and adhere to the coach’s instructions even when they may not seem very realistic. But as you humble yourself and follow the coach’s principles and instructions, you have the potential to endure phases one and two and be well equipped to experience victory in winning the race.

As saints, we are running a race to achieve that heavenly goal. The common object is our ‘Bible’ which will teach us about the way, the truth and the life, to be a winner. We need to encourage each other to gain knowledge about the Word by being consistent and staying prayerful. There will be obstacles, trials and temptations but if we are with one accord, praying, fasting and fellowshipping together, and following the instructions of our leader we can get through the competition phase and be victorious.   

So I encourage everyone to hold steadfast, be consistent and be persistent in the race to become a winner in Christ, for the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong… Ecclesiastes 9:11.

God Bless You!
Sister Danieth Pryce