I finished the book a while back but wanted to say that I found the latter part to be a bit more challenging and, maybe because of that, more real. In a few words, living a life that counts can be compared to running a marathon. I probably have never run a mile, let alone a marathon . . . so who am I to talk? But I can see the good advice in this challenge . . . advice about running with perseverance while throwing off hindrances . . . and not worrying about tomorrow, rather realizing that today is the day that counts. In all of this, seeing the big picture yet, taking one step at a time toward the goal.Three related points for me to remember in the race I find myself in:
(1) My coach knows my weakness and knows what I can handle. He won’t put me in a race I can’t run. I remember when, after two weeks of driver training, my instructor informed me he was booking my appointment for the test. I was sure he did not know how unprepared I was! But in the end, he knew I needed the push and he knew what he was doing. I passed.
(2) Pride comes before a fall. If I think I’m doing well and begin to look around, I’ll be in trouble.
(3) If I’m not facing hindrances, is it possible that I’m not even in the race? Why else would the writer of Hebrews talk about running with perseverance . . . unless the race has challenges and obstacles?
An accomplished triathlete once shared the secret of his success by admitting that he can’t think about swimming the miles, but swimming to the next buoy is possible. You will reach the end of the long race by running the short ones or being faithful in the little things.
Therefore . . . let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith . . . Hebrews 12: 1-2
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I am working through the book Anneliese and plan to finish it on my camping vacation. I am so encouraged by realizing that the race can be broken down in to segments. .each day and each moment at a time. Otherwise, the whole thing just seems way to overwhelming. .thank you for sharing.
Hmmm that sounds like a very interesting read. I'll see if our library carries it or maybe I might have to break down and buy it :)
Your picnic looked wonderful!! What fun!
Thanks....this post was very encouraging to me. Kathy
What is the exact title and who is the author of that book. You have me very interested.
Your faithful MGCC follow and sister-in-Christ, Lorrie
Lorrie - Thank you for the comment! The book is called "Let Your Life Count" and the author is Donna Parton.
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