Run to Get the Prize

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

Observation: Sometimes I don’t know if I’m in the race. I act as if I’m on the sidelines watching the runners race by me. The prize is to fulfill the purpose God has created me for and be able to lay that at His feet when the race is over. For Him to look down at me and say, “Well done.” I need to get off the bench of laziness, selfishness, desires of this world and get running.

Application: To realize I’m in a race, the race of my life. Each day I need to start off running for God’s glory with a positive, loving and caring attitude and a smile so others can see I’m a participant in the race for Christ.

Prayer: Dear Lord place on my heart all you desire of me. Be my coach and train me to fulfill the purpose you have created within me to glorify you.