Amy Rose's World: Ran the Race for You

Hey,

Long time no post,

So today I decided to go to the morning service (10:30) at church and let me tell you boy is it different. I felt a whole different atmosphere which I think was due to the fact the instead of by half empty, both the top and bottom floors were almost full. It's quite inspiring really, all those people coming together on a Sunday morning to worship God and get together as a religious community.

Hebrews 12:1-2

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witness, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy that was set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

To understand the why of these two verses you have to look back at Hebrews 11 which is about how they died in faith but also about how life wasn't easy yet they lived and died in faith. We learn from those who have gone before us whether they are still running the race or whether there race has ended.

1 Corinthians 10:31

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"

Get rid of all of the stuff in your life that is gathering like the "the sin that so easily entangles". Think of it like all the stuff that gathers in cupboards or under the bed as you do need them. Get rid of all the worries that you don't need.

It's a new year maybe it's time to get rid of all that is gathering in your life and start fresh. Throw away all your worries and trust in God

"Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles."

When talking about sin you find that you don't need to look for it as it seems to find a way to sneak up on us Which may make you feel like your drifting away from God so maybe you need to throw away you sin and shift the course you are on and turn around and change direction. Don't stay and beat yourself out about something just turn around and remember to just take one step back to the fathers house. It's never too far, can only start from where you are not where you were.

"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us"

You need run the race that is marked for you. Maybe on your race you hit a wall in the race and it's difficult to continue ... so just stand and then walk if you can''t walk. But remember to make a start and kept moving because God has a plan for each and everyone of you.

Use riding a bike as an example; when ride a bike you might fall and then stand for a bit but then you would get back on the bike and you would keep on going.

This is want it's like to race with faith, you may feel like your path is difficult and unsure if you can continued and may need to stop but you would then keep going even if you fall because you remember that God has a plan for you and he is with you every step of the way.

"Fixing your eyes on Jesus"

You are never alone when you run your race. All you have to do is take one step and start, because you need to remember that he will finish what he started in our lives. Look to him for: change, comfort, strength, guidance, freedom and anything you need.

The service today was full of many new songs;

Love that will not let me go