seeing as though my 3rd son had his jog-a-thon today, today's 5 minute writing prompt was perfect!
word for the day: race
start.
someone once said to run the race as though to win the prize.
being a runner, this resounds with me deeply.
as excited as i may be about the idea of running, many times i don't feel like running when i start out. it takes a good half mile or so to get into a rhythm of feet hitting hard the ground below. i have a goal in mind, and whether i feel like it or not, i am determined to achieve that goal.
i am determined to finish the race strong.
there is a crown waiting for me. much like the gold medal hanging around his neck. if i can keep in view the well done at the end, the crown of glory that never fades away, the warm welcome into His kingdom where there will never again be sorrow or this sometimes debilitating pain of this age... keep my eye on the prize set before me.
He endure for the prize set before Him - He walked the lonely road to calvary where He gave it all.
i endure for the prize set before me - i can see Him waiting at the finish line, cheering me on, and holding the prize that He has set aside
just. for. me.
and so i push through. i press on. i take those next few steps, the leaps, the bounds into the sometimes unknown so that i can finish this race knowing that i gave it my all and ran with everything within me.
those who have gone before me stand on the sidelines cheering me on.
if you want to join in, the instructions are below.
5 minute friday rules:
1. write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. link back here and invite others to join in.
3. please visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them.
if you write a 5 minute friday, let me know - i would love to visit your blog and read what comes spilling out when writing against the clock!
charis
