am i a finisher? a question that was on my mind. the beginning of something new is always exciting to me. but it's not just me starting the race in excitement that makes me a winner, it's if i stick to it and make it across the finish line-when nobody is excited anymore, when nobody is cheering me on, when other peoples emotions are no longer supporting me, when i feel like i can't go on any longer, and when it looks like i will never make it to the end. i simply must go on, not by my own strength, but, allowing the strength of God to cover me, and i must remain on the course.....the straight and narrow. i often think of a horse running a race with blinders on. i must keep blinders on so i can not look to the left or the right, but only look straight ahead to the finish line....that's the goal. i don't know about you but, in all transparency, i often want to lift my hands up and yank those blinders right off because of the fact that i tend to want to be in control. of course when i do this i begin to become what is called, "a wave watcher." this is not what i want to do because when i start taking my eyes off of the finish line i can veer to the left or the right or even want to turn around, and begin to run back to the barn. this obviously is not the place i need to be. so, in my dilemma i must turn to God, cry out and allow Him to put the blinders back on, and then i must cooperate, obey, follow His lead and race towards the finish line, and stick close to the master. all of this can tend to be something i must do on a daily bases, i can tend to have a strong will, and be hard headed. i can tend to think if i'm in control, i'll be just fine....nope, never works. you would think i'd figure out that it never works to try and race alone. i simply cannot make it. so, i will seek and pray daily for God to help me keep my eyes on Him as He guides me to the finish line. Lord, help me run with faith, trusting and believing that you are in control.
Here Goes
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