PowerPoint - Nov. 17, 2009
You control the race you run
November 17, 2009
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
--1 Corinthians 9:24
The book of Hebrews tells us that as Christ-followers, you and I are running a great race. And I want to tell you something about this race. It is not a sprint. No, the race called the Christian life is a marathon… combined with an obstacle course!
Now, that will surprise you if you think that the Christian life should be easy. But easy things don't build our character or build endurance. God wants you to be strong and healthy so you can love and serve him.
So he has you in a race… but you are in control of how you run!
Some people limp along, starting and stopping, trying to decide whether the race is worthwhile. Others run strong for a while only to get distracted or to stumble out of the race all together.
So what kind of race are you running? Are you running like you don't care if you finish? Or are you running, like Paul said, "To receive the prize"?
I urge you, make your race count. Hold nothing back. Don't wimp out. Run with joy and for his approval alone all the way to the finish line so that you might hear him say, "Well done!"
ARE YOU JUST LIMPING ALONG THE RACE OF LIFE?
OR ARE YOU RUNNING TO WIN?
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OUR THANKS TO YOU!
Dear Friend,
Do the words rested... peaceful... and refreshed describe you today? Or do the words stressed... rushed... and pressured better describe your way of life?
If you're like most Christians, you'd probably have to admit those last three words more accurately describe your life most of the time!
The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way... even when your life is one big pressure-cooker. And in my new book, Pause: Resting in God Instead of Stressing Out, I'll show you why.
Based on the principles from Paul's letter to the Philippians and Psalm 23, Pause: Resting in God Instead of Stressing Out will help you find true peace and rest in a world that is anything but peaceful and restful. It's the perfect "pause" button you need!
So please request your copy of Pause: Resting in God Instead of Stressing Out when you give online today! --Jack Graham 
