One evening, I was out for a run. 

I inhaled the cold, crisp winter air, chilling my whole body. My stopping point was visible between the rays of the setting sun, but my leg muscles burned and my heart pounded. 

I reminded myself that I had to push on. The thought of stopping crossed my mind, but I was determined to finish.

At times in a physical race, runners may feel that they have no strength to continue. 

Often, athletes keep pace with other people and fix their eyes on a distant object that represents the goal. This can be true for our spiritual quest as well. 

God blesses us with people close to us who help us to keep the faith. We look to the Lord, who promises to give us the strength to push on until we reach our destination.

Pushing on toward the goal of life in Christ makes our life’s run worth every step taken. 

But for now, we can pray as Paul prayed, ‘holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain’ (Philippians 2:16).

Prayer: Dear God, please give us the strength to reach the finish line. Amen