Have a Blessed 1st Friday with Jesus. Seek Him First. Meditate on 1 Corinthians 9. *Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. Paul explains the Christian life takes hard work, self-denial and grueling preparation. When we call on Jesus for help, we can endure.
Discipline in prayer, Bible study and worship equip us to run with vigor and stamina. We have a goal of pleasing God. We are running toward the eternal prize; a reward in Heaven.
“Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”
1 Corinthians 9:25 NIV
(Study from Life Application Study Bible)
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