Lately, I’ve really been trying to view my life as a race. It helps me stay focused, knowing Who and what I’m running for. It also helps me remember that this life is temporary and I’m only passing through. 
1 Corinthians 9:24 tells us to always run as if we are striving for first place—to run with the discipline and determination to win.
Hebrews 12:1 says that we are to run with endurance. Think of it more like a marathon than a sprint. A sprint is quick and doesn’t require much persistence, but a marathon demands discipline and perseverance all the way until the end.
Hebrews 12:2 goes on to encourage us to keep our eyes on Jesus every step of the way. What better motivation could there be?
In 2 Timothy 4:7, Paul declares in his final letter: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” What a perfect farewell.
These scriptures really help to build the backbone of my faith. They remind me to run hard and keep moving, even when I hit bumps and roadblocks along the way. I can never stop—I will never stop. As long as I see Jesus, I will run faithfully until my last breath.
My Light for My Lord 