The more I learn about God and His ways the more I understand how much He loves me, how purposeful each day is. Our life is a gift and we have the ability to obtain the treasure each day contains. Hebrews 12:1-2 talks about letting go and stripping off every weight that tries to slows us down-the baggage of sin that tries to trip us up and distract us. The passage goes on to say, "And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now He is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne."

The baggage in our lives loves nothing more than to tear us down, to prevent us from looking into the eyes of our Champion. Through Jesus enduring the cross, He has made an escape route for us through salvation by believing in Him. Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our Faith. Anyone who believes in Him will have abundance of life. No matter what the baggage, through Jesus we have overcome.

How would you run the race differently if you knew that what you faced had no power to stop you? How awesome is it that we have a God who has given us help through the Holy Spirit to persevere! We do not face our days alone.

"Father in heaven, I thank you for the reader of this blog. I thank you that you help them in whatever situation they are facing. I pray that they will allow your Holy Spirit to throw off baggage that may be weighing them down and give them the vision of the race you have ahead of them. Strengthen their hands and feet, clearing their eyes of distraction, let them run with purpose and endurance with you as their constant prize."

Jesus' name, Amen.

Much Love,

Meg

*For more info on Holding Grace or if you would like to volunteer in this area please contact Megann@lordslegacyministries.org