Running the Race

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, 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. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1-3

Recently the race has been through a stretch of hurdles. I clear the first one, but now another one looms and I have a feeling there are more ahead I cannot see. I imagine a track set up for a race and I show up not knowing that this specific part of the race would require the extra training in hurdles, so I'm learning as I go. At times it's painful as I attempt to clear one and miss. Questions, scares, growth; all a part of the race I didn't know I'd be running. But maybe as I get beyond these points, certain hindrances are left behind. A strong faith and askowldgement that I'm not in control. God is growing me...breaking me...brusing me. I am broken and in desperate need of God.

I'm having a conversation with Greg at OM tomorrow. Prayers would be appreciated as we will be talking about faith. This shouldn't seem like a stressor, but unless I clear this conversation my application won't countinue on the process. I wait for God and listen.

Maybe these hurdles aren't something to be clears, but something to stop me. Pray please!