More time you spend the more you will change - Moses glowed
2 Corinthians 3:18 CSB
We all, with unveiled faces, are looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord and are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this is from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Marathon to Maturity
Reflect
Problems will come, but don’t give up
Reward
vs 2-3
problems are part of the process
this week’s memory verse
Romans 8:28 CSB
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
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We need others to run with
Fast - run alone - Far - run with ohters
Hebrews 10:24–25 CSB
And let us watch out for one another to provoke love and good works, not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching.
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God is cheering - He knows where you are at
Don’t let shame stop you
Ph 3:12-14
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Don’t waste a step - do it with purpose - be disciplined
1 Corinthians 9:25–26 CSB
Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable crown. So I do not run like one who runs aimlessly or box like one beating the air.
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Stay on the straight path - don’t look for short cuts
Hebrews 12:12–13 CSB
Therefore, strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed instead.
we all run with a limp
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God will finish
Philippians 1:6 CSB
I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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You may struggle, stumbled, or been sidelined - we all have
Your race is not over
Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ, I have been defeated; in Christ, I am already victorious. How meaningful are the words, in Christ. Watchman Nee
