>Hebrews 12:1  Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

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The race before us is blessed with eternal rewards. In athletics, each athlete has fans cheering him up with so much desire for him to win. The athlete doesn't know how many fans want him to succeed but it's always devastating for the fans if the athlete lose at the end. The Christian journey is similar to this, in fact, the physical race is a shadow of the spiritual reality of the need to win in our walk with God. The difference is there's no competition in the things of God, thus everyone can be a winner. Are you ready to win?

The cloud of witnesses are the saints watching us from heavenly places. They are longing for our successful completion here on earth so we can be with them in everlasting fellowship with God. There's much joy in heaven every time a single person win. Don't allow the temporary things of this life make you disappoint your eternal fans. Fight the good fight, stay up for Jesus. The grace to win is available.

Let go of sin, bitterness, hatred and unforgiveness. Any entanglement with immorality and idolatry is a snare in this race. Choose holiness today, choose life!

Let's pray together.
Dear merciful Father, thank you for giving us another chance today. Please help us to finish strong and victorious, in Jesus name. Amen.