This Life is a Race

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 had chosen to continue doing the same thing we had been doing.

If we have a plan/map it is easier to know where to go and where the turns are.

We can get to our destination much faster. If we do not have a plan we can easily become confused or discouraged. We can hesitate because it seems too overwhelming of a task to accomplish. With a plan we can stick to what we know what to do and some of the decisions we have already made before we get to the point of decision or action. Therefore no wavering, or question as to what action is to be taken, and less confusion or hesitation.

I believe that is why God gave us a map, and guidelines for this race we call life. The Bible is God's Holy Word. It gives us guidelines and direction as well as a big picture of the rest of the story. It gives support, strength, and encouragement to continue and not give up. Talking of motivation? Yes, this gives us motivation and tells us why we are running or walking this race. It tells us why "the race" matters and why we matter. Sometimes this is the one thing we need to go forward when things get the most difficult. We ask ourselves the following. Why am I doing this? What was the reason I started this in the first place? What is the benefit of all the sacrifices that I am making for this to be done? Where am I going with all this effort? God's plan is the best design. Well thought out and all factors are included. This design is His plan. Our race of life is in His plan.