Life is a race. Each of us has a different race to run and a different speed in which to take it. Each one of us has choices to make as we go through life. Choices of how dedicated we want to be or not to be. How quickly we end the race will be determined by our dedication and distractions we allow to step in and affect our progress. We can be more effective or less effective in or walk or run through life. Another choice is given to us. We can bring people with us as we go or we can create stumbling blocks to place in their path to prevent them from running/walking with us. If we allow others to come along beside us we can build them up as well as have a greater support group for ourselves to encourage us as we are on our journey. It is not always a matter of one foot in front of the other. Sometimes we have to motivate ourselves to step out of our comfort area and do something a little scary and unusual for us. When we do this, we inevitably make much greater progress, than if
We host the Holy Spirit wherever we go. We are his transport the Holy Spirit is not our servant. He is like Alfred is to Batman. You live like Batman, in secret, doing good. God says, "I will reward you in the open, like Bruce Wayne. What would Batman be, without Alfred? Alfred was his guide, his conscience, his best friend. Batman walked away from all of it because it wasn't helping his heart. He came back for Revenge. As he was working towards that, even the opportunity for Revenge was taken from him. At his lowest point, he chose to do it God's way. Alfred suggested this way when Batman was in combat training to be a ninja. He was driven by his passion for Revenge, when he hit rock bottom at the end of himself he was able to hear the Holy Spirit and do it His way. Super-Man has nothing. He has no sidekick and turns away anyone that offers to help him. He acts like he needs only himself but comes up short each time. Lois Lane has him wrapped around her finger he