What Is Hindering You? 

Hebrews 12:1 ... let us throw off everything that hinders ... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.  

 

  In approximately three weeks, my husband and I will begin a new chapter of our lives.  We are going to begin the process of moving into an apartment AFTER living in the SAME house for over thirty years.

 

Where will we begin? As I reflect on the process, I realize that I will have to make a conscious decision to KEEP the things that are essential, the things that have a purpose. 

 

Today's scripture reminds us to throw off EVERYTHING that hinders us in order to run the race that God has established for us.  Since my husband and I are certain that moving is a critical segment of the race that God has for us, we are going to embrace this move ... we are going to do our best to let go of anything that has the potential to hold us back from doing His Will. 

 

My challenge to you is to reflect on the things in your life that have the potential to interfere with the race that God has set before you. It could be a relationship, an activity, unrealistic expectations, being stuck in the past, financial burdens, or an extremely busy schedule.  Whatever it is, you need to evaluate the impact that this is having on your life and take steps to rectify the situation.  Then, you will be able to run your race without any weights holding you back!

 

Dear Lord, Help me to identify the things that are hindering me in my walk with You. My desire is to run the race that You set before me with no interference from things that are holding me back from living the life that You desire for me. 

 

I thank You, my Jesus, for dying for me. I believe that You are Lord and that God raised You from the grave so that I can have eternal life.

 

Reflection:  What are the changes that you need to make in your life that would help you run your race well?