Hello ,
Marathon runners often reach the point where they wonder whether they can keep going. They hit the wall. They doubt they can finish the race. Their muscles burn with pain; their strength is gone. They feel defeated.
As we run our Christian lives, we can reach that point too. Faced with our sin, we begin to doubt God's forgiveness. "Will I really finish the race and receive the prize or are my sins too great?" Faced with the burning pains and troubles of life, we begin to doubt God's love. "Why doesn't God take this away from me?" We feel defeated.
At those times when you hit the wall, turn to these words that the Holy Spirit gave the Apostle Paul to write (Romans 8:31-39) and believe that in Christ Jesus, you more than conquer. For in Christ Jesus our Lord:
1) no accusation can rob us of his forgiveness.
2) no force can separate us from his love.
Keep that in mind when you struggle. Go re-read the scripture above and rest in the knowledge that Jesus wants to save you, and can be the author and finisher of your faith!
Have a great day and God bless!
