Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

DAILY READING • Galatians 5:16-26; Ezekiel 1; Psalm 148

Deion “Prime Time” Sanders, is a legendary Hall of Fame football star and an American Baseball hero.
Deion’s focus on sports in his early years saved him from ending up in a life of crime. His parents divorced when Deion was only two years old. Thereafter, Deion was raised by his mother, who was a cleaning woman, in a poor neighborhood in Florida . The street where he lived was mean and rough and there were many opportunities to slip into a life of crime and drugs.
When an older neighbor whom Deion admired was sent to jail for selling drugs, he warned Deion and his friends not to follow his dead-end example. While Deion listened, many of his other friends did not listen to this advice. Some of these friends could run as fast as him in sports when they were kids, but instead of pursuing a career in sports and working for their dreams, they chose a fast life of selling illegal drugs at street corners.
As a boy, Deion became active in sports to avoid the lure of the ever-present drug trade that ensnared many of his friends. He joined a youth league football team and in his high school, he was given the nickname “Prime Time” due to his outstanding sporting skills. He would go on to have a very successful career that led him to global fame and wealth. Later in his life, Deion had a dramatic encounter with Christ that led to his salvation. Today he is very outspoken about his faith and credits God for his success and giving him the right focus early in life.

Truly it takes God’s grace to win life’s race.
There are many temptations and pitfalls that can capture a person’s interest and derail their destiny. This is why it’s important to keep your eyes single on your mission and refuse to cut corners or do what other people are doing. God has a special purpose for your life, therefore you cannot afford to live like everyone else.
When professional runners are on the race track, they have their mind focused on one thing: the finish line.
In a fast-paced, demanding world, full of lures and temptations, we must keep focused on where God is taking us to.
As believers, we cannot afford to deviate from God’s call. It can be tempting to seek shortcuts and compromises; but it can all end in pain and disappointments.
The truth is that if you play today, you will pay tomorrow. while the wide and broadway may be seductive, it can lead to dead ends and destruction.
The strait and narrow way may seem hard initially, but it is the road that leads to life and blessings.
No matter how hard the journey, don’t sell out, don’t give up, keep focused on your goal.
Though your beginning may seem small and obscure, be assured that your later end shall be great and glorious.. Surely, God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
Today, let us receive the grace to run our race without deviation, looking unto Jesus the Author and finisher of our faith.
As we walk in obedience to God’s Word, it is only a matter of time before we begin to experience amazing open doors and see the manifestation of His wonderful plans and purposes for our lives.

PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the grace to keep my focus on the race before me, and not be derailed by the distractions around me. Please help me to make Your plan and purpose always top priority in my life in Jesus Name.
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Your attitude always determines your altitude in life. -WORDBITE 222

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