We all think of body weight when we read that portion of Hebrews 12:1, don't we?
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| Roger, Glenda, Asher, Scott, Jess, Seth, and Ava |
We had 1/4 of our crew with us (Scott, Jess and Kids) for Thanksgiving, so technically there wasn't as much food as there would have been if the whole gang had been here. But that doesn't mean I didn't eat more than I should have. I kept hearing the phrase "...put a knife to your throat..." Proverbs 23:2 over and over......
Another verse came to mind: "Pride goeth before destruction..." Proverbs 16:18 I had been to the doctor recently and found that I had lost about 11 pounds since I had seen her in April. I was proud of that loss! Hence, the fall after Thanksgiving.
But think with me about the rest of that verse in Hebrews 12:1. "...and sin which doth so easily beset us..."
What are you lugging about as you run your race of life? Body weight, bitterness, frustration, jealousy......you fill in the blank______________.
It will just slow you down and discourage you. I found that out on the treadmill this morning. Sure, I ran well, but not my best and I certainly felt weighted down.
Just think how much better we all can do as lean athletes for the Lord!
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