Finish Strong!
Oh my sweet Journey Girls, I can't believe that in just 24 hours our 40 day journey together will come to an end! My heart aches as this time has been so precious to me! I have grown to love you girls even more than I did before, if that is possible. You have helped to be a part of my healing and spiritual growth during this difficult season in my life. From the bottom of my heart, I thank each one of you! You are loved!!
I am reminded of the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever!"
Even though this 40 day journey will end tomorrow, our spiritual journey with Jesus, on this earth, will continue until we see Him face to face! Oh what a glorious day that will be, dear friends! The day we can say, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is on store for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." (2 Timothy 4:7-8).
Let us finish strong! The original word for fight, in the Greek, is "agonizomai" meaning, "to contend for victory in the public games. . . to wrestle." Sometimes we run to the finish line and other times we wrestle are way there. Wherever you are on the journey, continue on and refuse to give up the fight. Wrestle through if you have to, but keep the faith and believe God until you cross the finish line!
Remember who your Coach is in this race. Know that God loves you and wants to guide you throughout your journey. "I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, you will not be hampered and when you run, you will not stumble." (Proverbs 4:11-12)
The last hours on a journey are sometimes the most difficult, just like the last leg of a race. I was thinking of this last night as my husband and I were in Franklin, TN. We stayed at a hotel right by a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop!! Oh, how I wanted a "hot" krispy kreme and a diet coke!! After all, this 40 days is almost over and I haven't cheated. Surely it would be okay and my journey girls would understand! :) I know you would understand and so would my sweet Jesus, but I resisted the temptation and stayed strong!
I remembered a very important passage of scripture. Jesus, after fasting for 40 days, was very hungry and was led into the desert to be tempted. (Matthew 4:1-2). Journey Girls, sometimes after when have been on a spiritual journey and God has taken us to a mountaintop experience, the enemy is waiting to tempt us in the desert valley. Stay strong and stay in God's Word! Fix your eyes on Him and stay focused! Finish strong!!
Run with perseverance and continue to victory! Press on toward the goal for which God has called you. (Philippians 3:14).
I love you so very much and I am praying for each one of you this afternoon. Don't forget that our 40 days ends tomorrow, however those who want to continue on the "So Long Insecurity" book study together, we will continue on, beginning Sunday, February 14. Our 40 day fast will end tomorrow at midnight.
I cannot wait for the next exciting adventure!! Instructions for the book study will be posted tomorrow.
I Love my Journey Girls,
Elisabeth
I am reminded of the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever!"
Even though this 40 day journey will end tomorrow, our spiritual journey with Jesus, on this earth, will continue until we see Him face to face! Oh what a glorious day that will be, dear friends! The day we can say, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is on store for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." (2 Timothy 4:7-8).
Let us finish strong! The original word for fight, in the Greek, is "agonizomai" meaning, "to contend for victory in the public games. . . to wrestle." Sometimes we run to the finish line and other times we wrestle are way there. Wherever you are on the journey, continue on and refuse to give up the fight. Wrestle through if you have to, but keep the faith and believe God until you cross the finish line!
Remember who your Coach is in this race. Know that God loves you and wants to guide you throughout your journey. "I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, you will not be hampered and when you run, you will not stumble." (Proverbs 4:11-12)
The last hours on a journey are sometimes the most difficult, just like the last leg of a race. I was thinking of this last night as my husband and I were in Franklin, TN. We stayed at a hotel right by a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop!! Oh, how I wanted a "hot" krispy kreme and a diet coke!! After all, this 40 days is almost over and I haven't cheated. Surely it would be okay and my journey girls would understand! :) I know you would understand and so would my sweet Jesus, but I resisted the temptation and stayed strong!
I remembered a very important passage of scripture. Jesus, after fasting for 40 days, was very hungry and was led into the desert to be tempted. (Matthew 4:1-2). Journey Girls, sometimes after when have been on a spiritual journey and God has taken us to a mountaintop experience, the enemy is waiting to tempt us in the desert valley. Stay strong and stay in God's Word! Fix your eyes on Him and stay focused! Finish strong!!
Run with perseverance and continue to victory! Press on toward the goal for which God has called you. (Philippians 3:14).
I love you so very much and I am praying for each one of you this afternoon. Don't forget that our 40 days ends tomorrow, however those who want to continue on the "So Long Insecurity" book study together, we will continue on, beginning Sunday, February 14. Our 40 day fast will end tomorrow at midnight.
I cannot wait for the next exciting adventure!! Instructions for the book study will be posted tomorrow.
I Love my Journey Girls,
Elisabeth
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