Runner's Regimen
How to Run
Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Heb 12:1–3).
Things to Consider
The Hebrew writer states in Hebrews 12:1 “...let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us…”. It is important to understand that with running the race of life one must let go of some weight. This means that there may be some itching. There may be a desire to go back to doing the same things that once distracted our attention away from our race. Do not quit! One method that I have found to work wonders are spiritual disciplines. There are several ways to engage in this activity. There are several options available to choose from including; Prayer, Fasting, Journaling, Learning, Silence and Solitude, etc. A great resource to learn more about spiritual disciplines can be found in the book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney. You can purchase online by clicking here! Do not be discouraged, the itching is only temporary and with intentional righteousness that itch will soon disappear.
Training Plan
Weekly Workout
Monday
What does it mean to be a witness?
In what way can you be a witness today?
Tuesday
What is impeding you from running your best race?
Make a list of weights that you hope to get rid of over the course of the next 7 weeks!
Bonus: Find a trusted person to hold you accountable!
Wednesday
Find the time to pray to at least 10 times today. Have several conversations with God about sins you know easily trip you up.
Thursday
List 10 ways to keep an extreme focus on Jesus. (Feel the burn!)
Friday
Be courageous! If provided the opportunity today face adversity with courage and joy
Saturday
Go outside for at least 20 minutes today and look for evidence of God’s creating power that you did not witness firsthand.
Read Genesis 4:1-16