TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“…Run in such a way as to get the prize”
(1 Corinthians 9:24, NIV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Oftentimes, when we have a dream in our heart, we start off strong. We head down the path toward our goal, and we’re so excited! But along the way, we hit some roadblocks and encounter some adversity. Many times, people will just give up and take the easy way out. But we have to remember, it’s not how we start that counts; it’s how we finish. Anybody can be fired up at the beginning, but I’m encouraging you to stick with it until the end! Have the determination to go all the way through. Don’t stop at the halfway mark just because times are tough. Don’t quit because you don’t see anything happening. The scripture tells us not to walk by sight, but to walk by faith.
Today, if there’s a dream in your heart, something you’re believing for — a relationship to turn around, a business opportunity or to overcome an addiction — keep pursuing it! Run your race to win the prize! Don’t settle until you see the fullness of what God has placed in your heart. As you stand strong in your faith, I believe God will pour out His favor and blessing upon you, and you will see the victory He has in store for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today I choose to stand strong in You. I set my focus on Your promises and choose to run my race with conviction. I let go of the past by faith today and press forward into the destiny You have in store for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
Very encouraging words of God!!!! Do not easily give up in times of problems. Fight up to the end!!!!
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Very beautiful and encouraging message. I will put it into practice.
Amen. Thanking you Lord Jesus, at times all we need is a simple word of encouragement. Lord Jesus bless me and my nation of Zambia with a revival of love and righteousness. John 3 vs 16 my friends, Jesus is the only way.
Thank you Lord for my breath and life anew this morning that i can continue to pursue these ever increasing tougher challenges of my days. Thank you Lord that am still strong enough to work through my puzzles and overcome. Amen