The Old Testament men and women of faith were able to run the race set before them because their confidence in better things to come. Running the race means living a life of faith centered on God. When running the race we need to realize: this is a marathon?not a sprint; we are running alongside others with the same purpose; and each of our races are individualized. We are to: throw off every hindrance that slows us down; we are not to focus on our sin, circumstances, trials, etc.; and we are not to compare ourselves with those around us.
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