So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with endurance and passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.
We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. ~ Hebrews 12:1-2, TPB
Lord, strengthen me with endurance to withstand this fiery trial, and the passion to dwell in joy without frustration and tears.
I’m Determined to Run My Race With Endurance and Passion
Sin entangles me. I slip and fall into Satan’s manipulative ways. It isn’t blatant-everyone-can-see kind of sin, but it is sin, nevertheless — sin that hurts Your heart and distracts me from You.
Using food for comfort.
Escaping into the abyss of television where I don’t have to think.
Focusing on my problems rather than You.
Turn my eyes on You, Lord. You are the Author and Finisher of my faith, the Keeper of my heart. You are the One who calls me by name and bathes me in grace so undeserved.
It is You who deserves all praise! You deserve all of my heart, and all of my choices. I desire to please You in all things.
Help me run this race with endurance and passion, and help me run it well. Help me name those sins that entangle me, tripping me up and causing me to fall.
In Your great mercy, You are always there to lift me up from the miry clay of my own doing, to cheer me on, to wash me clean.
I’m grateful for that, Lord.
So grateful.
With You by my side, lighting my path, anointing me with endurance I will continue to run strong with great passion for Your glory.
That is my heart’s desire, Lord — to glorify You, to draw others to Your love and Your salvation.
With Endurance and Passion I Will Finish Strong
You are an awesome God, mighty in power, doing wonders. Your tender watchcare never fails to astound me.
Thank You, Lord.
In Jesus’s Name I pray,
Amen
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray for you. You may contact me directly at nan@nanjones.com
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Sweet blessings to you,
Thank you for the encouragement to keep my eyes on the prize of Jesus and not to let the things of this world distract me.
You’re so welcome. This is a common struggle among the Body of Christ, I believe distraction is one of Satan’s favorite weapons to cause us to lose focus and get off track in our walk of faith.
I have a cross country race, and I was wondering if you could write a prayer to help me mentally prepare for it.
Hi Claire,
How exciting for you! Yes, of course, I’ll pray for you.
Father, I love that You care about everything that concerns us. What a wonderful Father You are! Thank You for the ability and dreams You have given Claire. I ask that You honor her for wanting to involve You in her preparation. I can sense Your pleasure even as I type this. Oh, how You love to join us on our adventures when we step out in obedience to You.
I ask that You would help Claire keep her eyes on her prize — You, Lord. You are the greatest prize of all; loving You is the highest calling. As she runs, as she stretches, as she sacrifices so much to accomplish this goal, I ask that You help her keep focused on You. Come alongside her as her coach who knows her like no other. Open her ears to hear Your gentle whispers of instruction, to hear You cheering her on. I ask that You keep her body from injury. Show her exactly what she needs to do to prevent mishaps and illness. Encourage her when discouragement tries to sneak in and give her belly laughs when she wants to sit and cry because she is so tired or her body hurts so much. The joy we have in You, Lord, is our strength.
Claire and I thank You for hearing us when we cry out to You. You are our light and our salvation, You are the air that we breathe. We praise You, Lord for You alone deserve all praise. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, amen, and amen.
Claire, thanks for reaching out to me. Let me know the date of the race and I’ll add it to my planner. I’d love to cover you in prayer on that specific day.
Sweet blessings to you,
Nan