Get the prize!

 1 Corinthians 9:24 "Do you not know that in a race all runners run , but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.  25 everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.  26.  Therefore do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.  27 No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."  A crown that will last!!!   Recently a dear friend of mine went to Heaven.   She is wearing a crown that will last, all the time I knew her she shared the love of Jesus, she ran her race with endurance..   I have always liked these verses because I have been a runner and physical fitness has been important to me.   Godliness is most important.    When I think of training as an athlete I make sure I have the discipline to workout daily with a commitment to a goal.  In my Faith journey it is even more important to workout daily, with a commitment to a goal.   My work outs, for faith are daily Bible reading, listening to Christian radio and podcasts, felllowshiping and participating in Bible studies with other Christians, belonging to a church family and praying constantly.   Being a faith filled Christian is like going into physical training.  Unlike physical training it produces a crown that will last!!  (We are not saved by our works, we are saved by the finished work of Jesus on the cross)   Our Spiritual journey here, helps us introduce the Savior to all those around us.   Be the light of the world today!    Run the race to get the prize!   😇🙏❤️