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Head: the knowledge of God and His Word | Heart: the personal connection from scripture | Hands: a missional mindset
HEAD
In today’s reading, Paul explains to us that our faith is a journey/race that doesn’t end. God is constantly calling us to new and deeper things that help us to know Christ more. Paul tells us that we should continue the race even when things get hard. When we trust Jesus to help us through the hard times and to help us have His attitude, we will get the ultimate prize! Do you know what that is? Jesus! When we ask Jesus in our hearts, our mission is to run that race for the rest of our time on earth! We can’t decide to be a Christian for one day. We can’t be quitters! We have to live for Jesus our whole lives. I’m so thankful for the reward that’s coming!
HEART
Have you ever been playing a board game or a sport and decided to quit in the middle of the game because you were losing? How did you feel after you quit? Chances are you felt a little crummy that you didn’t finish. You had the chance to win, but when things got hard, you didn’t try. You can’t win when your focus isn’t on the thing that matters. In this example, you got so focused on losing that you gave up. Just like when we as Christians are running our race to our prize, we can’t give up! Even when things are hard, Jesus is right there with you! Focus on the prize, not the issue!
HANDS
Memorize Philippians 3:14. When you feel discouraged and want to quit what you’re doing, remind yourself of this verse! Remember to focus on the prize and keep going.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for loving us so much that You sent Your Son so that we can have the ultimate prize of eternal life in Heaven. Help us to run the race well! Amen.