What do you think about when you hear, "The Prize?" For some, it may be the Olympic gold medal. For others, it may be the dessert at the end of a really great dinner. For the Alabama Crimson Tide, it is the CFP National Championship. But, what is your prize?
It is nice to see goals reached and milestones achieved. It is great to see validation of our hard work and determination and perseverance. It is fantastic to see a longed for accomplishment pay dividends. It takes a lot of work and sweat and sacrifice to see things through sometimes. And, it's great when we reap the rewards of a job well done.
Today's word is 1 Corinthians 9:24, NIV, which reads, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."
We are all striving for some prize, aren't we? Whether yours is losing a few pounds, gaining a few more in your weight training, running a five K, or seeing your kids succeed in college, we are all trying to attain something. But, while you are seeking all these things, do you have your eye on the PRIZE?
The greatest prize I could ever attain has nothing to do with championships or accomplishments. The greatest prize I could ever garner is hearing my LORD say, "Enter in my good and faithful servant." We're all running a race - run it well, keep running, and keep your eye on the PRIZE!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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