1 Corinthians 9
Paul wants believers to stay focused and to press on towards the prize - which is eternity in Heaven with Jesus. He likens the Christian journey to that of an Olympic race and the training required for such a race. We should be focused and self-disciplined. John Piper helps breakdown what that means for us.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who strengthens me as I run my race - thank You Jesus. I am unable to run without You. Thank You for such love and care. I am undeserving of such love and care. I worry and my sin is great. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. v24
Paul wants believers to stay focused and to press on towards the prize - which is eternity in Heaven with Jesus. He likens the Christian journey to that of an Olympic race and the training required for such a race. We should be focused and self-disciplined. John Piper helps breakdown what that means for us.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who strengthens me as I run my race - thank You Jesus. I am unable to run without You. Thank You for such love and care. I am undeserving of such love and care. I worry and my sin is great. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
