THE RACE

The race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong: time and chance happeneth them all (Ecc  9: 11) kjv.

            Life is a race! As funny as this sound, it’s a fact that we can’t afford to deny. It may seem false as everyone is going about, being busy with their daily activities and highly esteemed dreams. If you really observe it even without a microscope, bring it to focus that life is a race, a competition indeed!

Don’t you realize that in a race, everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. (1 cor 9: 24- 26). Nlv

            Really, there is no sense in running if you don’t have the prize in mind. It’s also useless to run because others are running or because your friends or peers are running. It is pointless if you are running with no purpose in mind. It’s like you are just wasting your useful adrenaline for no just cause. It is also very STUPID and indeed FOOLISH to claim you are running when you are running outside the track or field. It’s hilarious to start your own race when others have finished the race and possible collected the prizes for the race you intend to start running. You can also claim that you are running when you are just jogging on a spot and then justify yourself by saying, “at least my legs are moving” or you will claim that you are not stagnant. You are just wasting your time if you belong to this category.

            To run effectively, find a purpose for your race. The time is of great significance as well, of which if not considered, then it’s no longer a race. The G-factor (GOD) stands the ultimate pre-requisite to run an effective race. God is the ultimate person that that make you win a race. In the word GRACE, the G-factor comes first. When you remove God outside your affairs in life, then you are just running “a race” like a mouse. When you allow God to come in then grace is made available to run well to win the prize.

I have observed something under the sun. The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated don’t always lead successful lives. It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time

            The importance of the mercy of God when running a race can’t be over emphasized. This was why we were advised to come boldly to the throne of grace so that we might obtain mercy and find grace to help us in time of need (Heb 4; 16 kjv). We have this free access to God’s mercy when we turn to him for help. This will make us enjoy lots of benefits effortlessly especially ones we know that we didn’t even deserve.

            It is also important that in life you do not compare yourself with others. Don’t use people standard as a yardstick to measure your achievements in life. Instead, look to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. The Bible says that those who go about comparing themselves with others are not wise. Run your own race and don’t run the race of another (copy cat).

            This issue can be channeled down to the various challenges we face in life, competitions we come across inn our academic or career aspect, in our Christian life, walk with God or in various aspects of life. Do not ever give up. With God on your side, all will turn around to favor you. Hard work coupled with determination and discipline should not be forgotten.

            Finally, don’t forget that life without God will be like a race without purpose but if God is involved to the fullest, we will be propelled and get to our destinations in a time faster than the speed of light!


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