You picked a good moment to pause—because I’ve got something worth running toward.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 says:

“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.”

Now, I’m no Olympic athlete—unless you count racing to beat the ice cream truck—but Paul isn’t talking about foot races. He’s talking about life. About faith. About the eternal finish line that doesn’t fade, spoil, or rust.

See, some folks are just jogging through life, casually hoping heaven will just happen. But Paul says—run like you mean it. Not aimless. Not distracted. Not defeated. Run with purpose, with passion, and with your eyes fixed on the only prize that matters: Jesus.

And here’s the best part—this race is not about beating others. It’s about becoming what God created you to be. It’s not about speed—it’s about stamina. Faithfulness. Temperance. Showing up every day, even when your legs are tired and your heart feels heavy.

So lace up those spiritual sneakers, child of God. Don’t coast. Don’t quit. Keep running your race, because the crown that waits for you? It isn’t made of gold—it’s made of glory.

🏁 Run to win. Run with grace. Run home.