Running the Race

Running the Race

Thursday, June 16, 2016
Megann Graf

   What if the race I am running is the wrong one.  What if I am running in the suburban
rat race, stressing over so many things of little to no worth, and missing out
on the big race.

In Philippians 3:13-18 Paul writes a lot about pressing on and the race that
we are supposed to run as Christians.  I actually thought that the Message version
of that scripture was written in such a modern way, that it stands alone
as this blog today.

Philippians 3:13-18 The Message (MSG)

Focused on the Goal

^12-14 I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.

^15-16 So let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision—you’ll see it yet! Now that we’re on the right track, let’s stay on it.

^17-19 Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal. There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and trying to get you to go along with them. I’ve warned you of them many times; sadly, I’m having to do it again. All they want is easy street. They hate Christ’s Cross. But easy street is a dead-end street.”